Earl Cooper (football)
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| Earl Cooper | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | September 17, 1957 |
| Place of birth | Giddings, Texas |
| Position(s) | FB/TE |
| College | Rice |
| NFL Draft | 1980 / Round 1 (13th overall) |
| Statistics | |
| Team(s) | |
| 1980-1985 1986 |
San Francisco 49ers Los Angeles Raiders |
Marion Earl Cooper (born September 17, 1957 in Giddings, Texas), was a former American professional football player who was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1st round (13th overall) of the 1980 NFL Draft. A 6'2", 227 lbs. fullback-tight end from Rice University, Cooper played in 7 NFL seasons from 1980-1986. During his rookie season for the 49ers in 1980, he finished second in the league in receptions with 83 (San Diego's Kellen Winslow had 89). Cooper also appeared in two Super Bowls for the 49ers, even catching an 11-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Joe Montana in Super Bowl XVI versus the Cincinnati Bengals. He ended his career with the Los Angeles Raiders in 1986.
[edit] Career Rushing Stats
- 93 Games
- 1,152 Yards
- 3.9 Avg.
- 6 Touchdowns
[edit] Career Receiving Stats
- 213 Receptions
- 1,908 Yards
- 9.0 Avg.
- 12 Touchdowns
