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RB · Class of 2027 · Jackson Hole High School, WY

Cooper Kintzler Brings Speed to Jackson Hole

The Class of 2027 running back pairs 1,042 rushing yards with a 4.45-second laser-timed 40 and four college offers.

Lights staff · Nov 6, 2026

Cooper Kintzler’s profile starts with speed, but the rushing production belongs in the same conversation. The Class of 2027 running back at Jackson Hole High School in Jackson, Wyoming, lists 1,042 rushing yards alongside a 4.45-second laser-timed 40-yard dash. That pairing gives his résumé more substance than a stopwatch reading alone.

At 5-foot-9 and 160 pounds, Kintzler also lists a 10.68-second 100-meter time. Those two sprint marks put a clear emphasis on speed, while the rushing total supplies the football context. For the Jackson Hole back, the numbers offer two distinct ways to frame his profile: timed pace and yards gained.

His honors add another layer. Kintzler has earned two Super 25 third-team selections and two all-conference honors. Those repeat distinctions sit alongside his rushing production as established pieces of his high school résumé.

His listed offers include the University of Northern Colorado, Rocky Mountain College, Minot State and Jamestown. With those four options already on the board, Kintzler brings a combination of production, speed and recognition to the 2027 running back class.