Here's another Miami site article re Cooper.
Top247 RB Derrek Cooper breaks down finalists ahead of a commitment
Gaby Urrutia (Miami 247)
One of the nation's top uncommitted prospects is just a week away from announcing his decision.
Hollywood (Fla.) Chaminade-Madonna Top247 running back Derrek Cooper has narrowed things down to five schools: Miami, Texas, Ohio State, Georgia, and Florida State.
On July 20, Cooper plans to tell the world where he's playing his college football.
"I feel great getting it over with, getting into the season so I can play," Cooper told InsideTheU while checking in at the Crib Classic on Saturday morning.
Cooper touched on each of his five finalists.
On Miami: "I'm good with Miami right now. It's close to home. They've always been in contact with me. Conversations with [Matt Merritt] have been good. We've been chatting it up every day."
On Texas: "Texas has been good. They've been reaching out a lot too. They're a big SEC school. It would be great to play for them. I'm still going to take the [official visit] later in the season."
On Ohio State: "I feel great about Ohio State. [Carlos Locklyn] and Ryan Day, really good coaches. I like how they used Treyveon Henderson in the passing game."
On Georgia: "Georgia stands high on my list. [Josh Crawford] and [Kirby Smart] both great coaches. They stay in contact with me every day."
On Florida State: I love [Mike Norvell] and [David Johnson].
Cooper hasn't yet come to a decision.
"Still figuring this thing out. It's going to be a hard choice to pick, but hopefully I make the right choice," Cooper said. "Just being comfortable with the place. I want to be developed to the next level, the league. I want to be coached by the best."
As a junior, Cooper totaled 905 yards and 13 touchdowns on the ground, while adding 9 catches for 156 yards and a touchdown as a pass catcher.
He is considered the No. 39 overall prospect in the Class of 2025. Cooper is the sixth-highest-ranked prospect yet to commit to a school.