8Kooper Ebel
LB · SR/TR
4-SRTRANSFER
Iowa State → Penn State
Iowa State → Penn StateCurrent depth chart
MLB1Starter4-SR
Depth relationships
Bio
Kooper Ebel is a 6'4", 233-pound linebacker from Hartley, Iowa, who attended Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School. A three-star recruit in the 2023 class, Ebel played three seasons at Iowa State before transferring to Penn State. In 2025, he appeared in all 12 games as a starter, accumulating 77 tackles with 38 solo efforts along with multiple defensive plays. During his 2024 campaign at Iowa State, Ebel started all 14 contests and registered 69 tackles, including 32 solo tackles. He earned Academic All-Big 12 honors in 2024. From Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn · Hartley, IA.
Kooper Ebel appeared in 12 of 12 games in 2025.
Player information
ClassSeniorHeight6'4"Weight233 lbHometownHartley, IAHigh schoolHartley-Melvin-SanbornRecruiting3 · No. 929 national · 2023 classConferenceBig TenPrevious schoolIowa StateTransfer year2026
Production · 2026 · 1 GP
Defense
3
TACKLES
0.5
TFL
0
SACKS
Coverage & havoc
0
INT
1
PBU
0
QB HUR
Career path
HARTLEY-MELVIN-SANBORNHartley, IA
IOWA STATE2023 – 2025
PENN STATE2026 — present
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