Amari Cooper was a four star recruit coming out of Miami Northwestern High School (Miami, FL) in 2012 where he played with current Minnesota quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. He was heavily recruited by the University of Miami, Florida State, and Ohio State, but ultimately chose the University of Alabama to play with Nick Saban. Displaying NFL ability since he joined the Crimson Tide, Cooper entered the 2015 NFL Draft and should be a first round pick this April.
College Career Overview
Cooper stepped on the field for the Crimson Tide as a freshman and never relinquished his role as the No. 1 wide receiver after Julio Jones left for the NFL. In his freshman year, Cooper broke Alabama’s freshman records for most touchdowns, receptions, and receiving yards. A toe injury slowed down Cooper’ sophomore campaign forcing him to miss two games, but he still broke another school record for the longest touchdown reception of 99 yards gainst Auburn.
After his disappointing sophomore year, the expectations for him to rebound were high. He did just that by breaking more school records for most single season receptions (124), receiving yards (1,727 yards), and touchdowns (16). Additionally, he became Alabama’s all-time leader in receptions (229), receiving yards (3,463) and receiving touchdowns (31). With big performances against Tennessee (224 yards) and two-three touchdown performances against Florida and Auburn, Cooper decided to enter the 2015 NFL Draft.
Measureables
Note: Will be updated after NFL Combine on February 17-23.
Height: 6’1″
Weight: 210 lbs
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Stats and Awards
2014 - 124 receptions, 1,727 yards, 13.9 ypc, 16 TDs
2013 - 45 receptions, 736 yards, 16.4 ypc, 4 TDs
2012 - 59 receptions, 1,000 yards, 16.9 ypc, 11 TDs
Fred Biletnikoff Award - Nation’s Top WR (2014)
Unamimous All-American (2014)
First-team All-SEC (2014)
SEC Champion (2012,2014)
BCS National Champion (2013)
Consensus Freshman All-American and SEC All-Freshman (2012)
Scouting Report
- Amazing route-runner.