#35
Cooper Helmke
Returning to Tulane for 2026
R-Jr. · Metairie, LA → St. Martin's Episcopal School
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Cooper Helmke
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Tulane
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
PK · Tulane
Returning around him
- 15% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- Transfer portal: -7 net (20 in / 27 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Tulane · Last season: 11-3 (AP #17) · Talent rank #68 · 2026 recruiting class #64
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #15301
Peaked at #15301 this season.
Background
Prior to Tulane: Kicked at St. Martin's Episcopal School in Metairie...Prior to kicking in high school when the team needed a kicker, played soccer for 13 years...Attended Kohl's National Underclassmen Challenge Camp...As a senior also played wide receiver and served as the team's punter...His ca...