2025 Season ending football interview with Cooper Binkowski from St. John’s Jesuit


 

Name: Cooper Binkowski

School/town: St. John’s Jesuit, Toledo, OH

Positions played: OLB

Class of 2026

Height and Weight: 5’10, 190

Jersey Number: 12

Awards won or earned: All CHSL academic. Honorable mention all Ohio

Other sports played: baseball

Please post something from last season that sticks out to you. It can be from a game, practice, or something funny on the bus ride to or from the game. Any moment that sticks out to you.

Me running the fake punt to win the game against St. Francis

What were your feelings as you walked off the field for the last time as a high school football player?

It was very sad, a sport I loved and the last time playing with all my brothers that I became so close with. It was a great season to be proud of.

What do you feel you are going to miss the most from playing on the high school football field?

I will miss the talks before practices with coaches, all getting ready before the game listening to music.

What was the biggest lesson that you learned from playing high school football?

My biggest lesson is to go 100% all the time and not take plays off.

What was the biggest moment as a high school football player?

Beating St. Francis my senior year

Which win meant the most?

St. Francis

Which loss stung the most?

Anthony Wayne week 2

Who was the best player that you faced in a game, as well as the team he was on?

The best player was Jack Janda of Detroit Central Catholic.

Committed to IOWA

If you get invited to play in any of the statewide all-star games, will you?

Yes, of course.

What makes you a good teammate?

Always showing up for my team. Always be on time and hold people accountable.

How would you describe your style of play to a college coach?

Like to play fast and always want to be where the ball is. I can blitz a lot and also drop back into the zone.

Why should a college coach recruit you?

I’ve played a long time and been playing multiple positions on the field. I’ve been a leader in stats for my team junior and senior year. I’m physical and play the game the right way.

Would you share with the readers some of the schools that you are hearing from?

Thomas More, Adrian, OWU, Bluffton, Heidelberg, and Baldwin Wallace. Findlay

Who is your favorite athlete?

Marshawn Lynch

What is your go-to snack?

Fruit, raspberries, and bananas

What is a style or fad that your generation has that you do not get or understand?

The baggy jeans lol


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