Jena Football Star Signs with MS College - The Jena Times

Jena High School senior football player Zadrien Cooper, seated, signed his letter of intent to play college football at Southwest Mississippi Community College last Wednesday at the school. He is shown with his family at the signing event.

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February 11, 2026

Jena Football Star Signs with MS College

The Jena Giants’ star receiver for the 2025 season, senior Zadrien Cooper, officially signed his letter of intent to play at the next level during a signing day event held at the Jena Giants Fieldhouse Wednesday, February 4.

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