Amari Cooper cements draft status with strong 40-yard dash

Alabama product Amari Cooper proved he deserves to be considered among the top wide receiver prospects and a likely top-10 pick in the draft with two strong 40-yard dash times Saturday. 

Cooper ran the 40 in 4.43 and 4.42 seconds (unofficial) in his two attempts, demonstrating he has the long speed to beat defenders in the open field. 

He looked compact and fluid:

Barring unforeseen circumstances, Cooper should expect to hear his name called shortly after the draft begins on April 30.