Five-star Derrek Cooper recaps unique multi-day trip to Athens
Derrek Cooper's latest visit to Georgia stood out for a few reasons.
For starters, the No. 1 running back in the 2026 class turned 17 while in Athens on March 27. The staff, aided by Cooper's mother Tonya Brinson, surprised Cooper with a birthday party.
But that's not the only thing that made for a memorable few days in Athens for the five-star from south Florida.
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