Arizona adds Georgetown's Cooper Blomstrom as hybrid edge linebacker

Arizona announced the addition of Cooper Blomstrom on Jan 6, 2026, a defensive linchpin from Georgetown who will transition to linebacker in Tucson. The Wildcats described the move as their third portal pickup of the early January window and are betting Blomstrom’s FCS production will translate quickly into college football’s Power Five grind.

Blomstrom’s résumé at Georgetown is straightforward and productive: 31 games played, 19 starts, 117 tackles, 27 tackles for loss and 16 sacks, capped by First Team All-Patriot League honors in 2025. That track record frames him as a two-way disruptor — someone who can set the edge against the run and bring consistent pressure on third downs. Arizona projects him as a hybrid edge/OLB piece, a role that fits today’s emphasis on versatile front-seven players who can rush from the perimeter and drop into short zones when called upon.

For Wildcat fans, the signing answers immediate questions about situational pass rush and depth. Arizona’s front has been searching for dynamic, interchangeable pieces that can slide into sub-package fronts without losing tempo. Blomstrom’s experience as a down lineman at the FCS level and his sudden-production profile suggest he will be slotted into edge-rusher rotations, third-down pass-rush snaps, and early special teams work while he learns the linebacker nuances in spring ball.

This addition also sits inside a larger transfer-portal cycle running Jan 2-16, where numerous FBS programs are targeting proven FCS talent to plug immediate needs. Teams like Arizona are increasingly viewing experienced FCS defenders as low-risk, high-reward acquisitions — players who carry game tape, production metrics, and the maturity to compete for snaps right away. For community followers tracking roster turnover, Blomstrom is a reminder that the portal can be a fast track to playing time for FCS standouts.

Coaches will want to see how quickly Blomstrom adapts to space responsibility, coverage reads and the speed of Power Five offensive linemen. Practically, expect him to compete for snaps in nickel and dime packages early, with a path to more defensive-down duty if he shows quick progress in spring practice.

The takeaway? This pick is a classic portal move: production plus versatility equals immediate value. Watch Arizona’s spring depth chart and special teams units — that’s where Blomstrom will earn his first reps and give Wildcats fans a reason to get excited about next season.