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. 230 on Teamistry's 2027 board, built from 2 draft boards.
- Position
- EDGE
- School
- Colorado Buffaloes
- Class
- RSR
- Height
- 6' 2"
- Weight
- 265
- Status
- Active
Colorado BuffaloesPortalStats just now
Total Tackles
18
Solo Tackles
12
Assists
6
Sacks
1
Forced Fumbles
0
Interceptions
0
Career path
High school through every college stop and pro club. On3 transfer history and Wikipedia infobox, with JUCO logos when the school is on file.
- APPCollege2022–2024
Appalachian State
On3 path
- APPCollege2022
Appalachian State Mountaineers
Signed out of high school
HS offer board
Every school on this player's On3 interest list from the high-school cycle — including classes already enrolled. 247Sports lists the same schools; On3 is the live source.
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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
- UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava out Saturday vs. Wisconsin
UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava is out for Saturday's matchup against Wisconsin, according to Wednesday's Big Ten injury report.
- Tennessee assistant William Inge out of hospital, begins rehab from illness
Tennessee assistant coach William Inge, who was hospitalized three weeks ago with an undisclosed illness, has been released and started a rehab process.
- Oregon quarterback Dante Moore out Saturday vs. Nebraska
With Dante Moore out, Oregon might start Dylan Raiola, who spent his first two college seasons playing for the Cornhuskers.
- Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor, RB Fluff Bothwell questionable vs. LSU
Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor is questionable to play against LSU because of a leg injury that forced him out of the Bulldogs' game against Alabama two weeks ago. Leading rusher Fluff Bothwell is also questionable.
- Alabama WR Ryan Coleman-Williams won't play at Tennessee
No. 6 Alabama star wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams has officially been ruled out of Saturday's game at No. 14 Tennessee.
- John Calipari takes questions on development of young Razorbacks
Calipari takes the podium at SEC Tipoff '27 to break down how Arkansas has put in the work to improve over the offseason and what to expect from talented youngsters.
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. 230 on the Teamistry consensus board, built from 2 draft boards.
What position does Santana Hopper play?
EDGE