Pro/College:

The Blue Bombers signed Cooley on May 2, 2025.

Cooley joins the club after a five-year collegiate career with Liberty (2023-2024), and Wake Forest (2020-2022). During his days at  Liberty, Cooley rushed 426 times for 2,655 yards (106.2 yards-per-game) for 29 touchdowns, while catching seven passes for 52 yards.

After his final season he was a William V. Campbell trophy finalist, which is awarded annually by the National Football Foundation to the top college football player ‘with the best combination of academics, leadership and on-field performance’ which is often considered the ‘Academic Heisman.’

In 2023 he was was the CUSA Newcomer of the Year, CUSA All-Conference first-team honouree and HERO Sports Group of Five All-America third team selection. He also ranked Top 20 nationally in rushing yards per carry (13th; 6.34), rushing yards (7th; 1,401), rushing yards per game (15th; 100.1), and total touchdowns (14th; 16).

At Wake Forest, Cooley appeared in 25 games, rushing 96 times for 402 yards with four touchdowns.