Defensive Lineman · #97
Santana Hopper Scouting Report
Santana Hopper is a 6' 2", 265 EDGE at Colorado Buffaloes (RSR). As of Sep 11, 2026, he ranks No. 236 on Teamistry's 2027 board, built from 2 draft boards.
- Position
- EDGE
- School
- Colorado Buffaloes
- Class
- RSR
- Height
- 6' 2"
- Weight
- 265
- Status
- Active
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Total Tackles
18
Solo Tackles
12
Assists
6
Sacks
1
Forced Fumbles
0
Interceptions
0
2027 NFL Draft · Colorado
Teamistry consensus
236
EDGE · RSR · 6'2" · 265 lbs · score 217.64
Updated 2026-09-11. Expert boards carry the rank. The number matches this player's row on the board. Watchlists are invitation pools, not ranked boards.
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Mocks & ADP
Consensus mock slot —.
Defense
| Season | TOT | SOLO | AST | PD | SACK | FF | INT | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 34 | 15 | 19 | 0 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 36 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 29 | 17 | 12 | 0 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 119 | 63 | 56 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
News
- Burgess, Jackson help Texas State rush for school-record 503 yards in 66-27 romp over Colorado State
— Torrance Burgess Jr. rushed for career highs of 224 yards and four touchdowns, Brad Jackson threw a touchdown pass and ran for career highs of 181 yards and three scores and Texas State steamrolled Colorado State 66-27 on Thursday night.
- Ryder Burton rallies UAB to 30-17 come-from-behind victory over East Carolina in OT
— Ryder Burton threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Rod Robinson II in overtime and Delvon Gulley followed with an 80-yard interception return to wrap up UAB’s come-from-behind 30-17 victory over East Carolina on Thursday night.
- East Carolina Pirates vs. UAB Blazers: Full Highlights
East Carolina Pirates vs. UAB Blazers: Full Highlights
- Turner Helton, Tripp Bryant lead Georgia Southern to 23-15 victory over Old Dominion
— Turner Helton threw a touchdown pass and Tripp Bryant kicked three field goals to guide Georgia Southern to a 23-15 victory over Old Dominion on Thursday night.
- Georgia Southern Eagles vs. Old Dominion Monarchs: Full Highlights
Georgia Southern Eagles vs. Old Dominion Monarchs: Full Highlights
- Southern Nazarene safety Tyler Ulrich, 21, dies after in-game injury
Southern Nazarene University in Oklahoma announced Thursday that sophomore safety Tyler Ulrich has died five days after sustaining what the school called a "traumatic injury" during a game against Ouachita Baptist. Ulrich was 21.
Recruiting history
- Appalachian State, 2022–2024, On3 path
- Tulane, 2025, On3 path
- Colorado, On3 path
- Appalachian State Mountaineers, 2022, Signed out of high school
- App State Mountaineers, 2024, Season log
- Tulane Green Wave, 2025, Season log
- Colorado Buffaloes, 2026, Season log
Similar prospects
- Tyler Thompson · EDGE · Louisville
- Melkart Abou-Jaoude · EDGE · North Carolina
- Trey White · EDGE · Texas Tech
- Marques White · EDGE · SMU
- Isaac Terrell · EDGE · Iowa State
FAQ
Where is Santana Hopper ranked for the 2027 NFL Draft?
No. 236 on the Teamistry consensus board, built from 2 draft boards.
What position does Santana Hopper play?
EDGE