Scouting Profile: Alabama WR Amari Cooper
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Amari Cooper
Position: WR
School: Alabama
College Experience: Junior
Height: 6-1
Weight: 211 lbs.
Age: 20
Combine Results
| Event | Result |
|---|---|
| 40-yd Dash | 4.42 sec |
| Bench Press | N/A |
| Vertical Jump | 33.0 inches |
| Broad Jump | 122.0 inches |
| 3-Cone Drill | 6.71 sec |
| 20-yd Shuttle | 3.98 sec |
Strengths
- Cooper has the speed to gain separation from defensive backs, and sells routes well. Often gets defenders to lean the wrong way before coming out of his break.
- Shows a good ability to make plays in traffic and is stronger than he looks. Can break tackles if the opposition doesn't wrap up.
- Excellent with the ball in his hands. Can turn short plays into big ones by using his vision.
- Can be used all over the field. Looks comfortable out wide and in the slot.
Weaknesses
- Needs to polish up his route running at the next level. Can become complacent at times while running intermediate patterns, and relies too much on his athleticism.
- Could improve his run blocking and add some bulk. Won't easily be able to out-muscle defensive backs in the pros.
- Needs to improve his concentration, as drops were a problem throughout his time at Alabama.
NFL player comparison: Jeremy Maclin
Maclin is slightly smaller than Cooper, but both show a determination to pick up yards after the catch and find the end zone once the ball is in their hands. Maclin, like Cooper, is a deep threat and has the speed to turn a short pickup into a huge gain.
Ideal fit: Cleveland Browns
The Browns are desperate for a pass catcher with Josh Gordon once again suspended and Jordan Cameron gone to Miami. Picking 12th, Cleveland didn't figure to have a shot at Cooper with Minnesota and St. Louis, two receiver-needy teams, picking right before it. However, the Rams re-signed Kenny Britt and the Vikings traded for Mike Wallace, giving the Browns a glimmer of hope Cooper may fall into their lap.
Draft Projection: Round 1 (5-15)