*Originally signed by the Tampa Bay Storm as a 1994 free agent...Obtained by Memphis from Tampa Bay in a pre-season 1995 trade...After Memphis announced plans to re-locate to Portland prior to the 1997 season, franchise traded Cooper to San Jose...Traded from San Jose to Orlando prior to the 1998 season...Signed by Buffalo as a free agent prior to 2002 season...Waived by Buffalo in middle of 2003 season...Signed and spent remainder of 2003 season with Georgia...Signed by Predators as a free agent in November 2003.
Contract Status
*Signed one-year contract on November 1, 2004...Signed through the 2005 season.
2004 Season
*Had solid all-around season for Predators, playing in 14 games and finishing second on team in receptions (54) and yards (599) and third in receiving touchdowns (9).
*Finished 5th on team in total tackles (27) and also 4 interceptions with 2 pass defenses, and a pair of fumble recoveries.
*Grabbed five passes for 53 yards and a pair of touchdowns in Orlando's week 4 win over Carolina.
*Earned “Ironman of the Game” honors in Week 11 against Georgia, catching three passes for 29 yards and a touchdown and thwarting a Force drive with his first interception of the season.
*Rushed for 1-yard touchdown in win over Dallas in Week 12.
*Had huge game in Week 14 win over New Orleans...Had 4 receptions for 38 yards on offense, while chipping in four tackles and an interception on defense.
*Posted season high 88 yards receiving and 1 touchdown in Week 15 win over Austin.
*Had two touchdowns in key road win over Los Angeles, including an alert six-yard catch and run on a ball that was batted down by an Avenger lineman.
2003 Season
*Played for two teams (Buffalo and Georgia) during course of season, catching a combined 34 passes for 379 yards and six touchdowns...Also rushed for one score.
*Played first four games for Buffalo Destroyers, catching five passes for 57 yards and adding 15.5 tackles on defense with an interception and fumble recovery.
*Waived after Week 4 of regular season and picked up immediately by Georgia Force.
*Played in 10 regular season games and a pair of playoff contests for Force.
*Regular season stats for Georgia included 29 catches for 312 yards (10.8) and four touchdowns.
*Posted solid 21 tackles with 1 PD and 2 interceptions.
*Added three receptions for 22 yards with an interception in the post-season.
2002 Season
*Was Buffalo's second leading receiver with 643 yards on 51 catches, contributing 12 receiving touchdowns.
*Became 17th player in AFL history to surpass 5,000 career receiving yards in Week 9 game vs. Toronto.
*Had season high 7 receptions for 81 receiving yards with 2 touchdowns against Arizona in Week 11...Would match that total one week later with 7 grabs against Arizona.
*Used mainly as a back-up on defensive side of the ball, but still totaled 17.5 tackles with 4 pass defenses.
2001 Season
*Two-way starter with Predators, catching 41 passes for 566 yards and 11 touchdowns.
*Added 50.5 total tackles with a pair of interceptions and 5 pass defenses.
*Caught at least one pass in all 15 Predators games, including playoff contest against Chicago...Added at least one receiving touchdown in 11 of 5 games.
*Had season high 8 receptions in Week 13 win over Buffalo in helping Predators clinch a playoff spot.
2000 Season
*Earned first team All-Arena honors for only time in career, leading team in receiving with 881 yards and 14 touchdowns on 55 receptions.
*Posted 41.5 tackles with 2 interceptions and 10 pass defenses.
*"Ironman of the Game” for effort against Carolina in Week 2, catching four balls for 50 yards and 1 touchdown to go with 6 tackles.
*Went 5 receptions for 85 yards and a pair of touchdowns and added an interception to earn “Ironman” honors for a second time against Nashville (5/19).
*Had season high 9 tackles as Orlando went to 6-0 with win over Oklahoma.
*Posted first 100-yard game of season against Tampa Bay on July 1 (5-108-1).
*Returned interception for touchdown in Week 13 game vs. Florida.
*Posted monster game in incredible 61-59 win over Albany. Totals included six catches for 109 yards and 3 touchdowns, including 20-yard TD grab on final play of contest for game winner.
*Had solid post-season, grabbing 13 passes for 167 yards and 2 touchdowns to go with an interception on defense as Predators won second championship in three years.
1999 Season
*Earned Team MVP honors, reaching career highs in receptions (73), yards (1,027), and touchdowns (17).
*Led team in season opening win at Nashville with 6 receptions for 121 yards and a touchdown.
*Had a career high with 10 receptions and a pair of touchdowns against Iowa.
*Added a 136 yards and pair of scores against Houston (5/7).
*Earned game MVP honors against New Jersey with nine receptions for 128 yards and 2 scores.
*Became just the second player in Predators history to gain more than 1,000 yards in pass receptions with six catches for 73 yards and two scores in season finale against Buffalo.
*Had 13 receptions for 132 yards and a pair or touchdowns to go with 10 tackles in three playoff games, helping Orlando become the first number eight seed to advance to the ArenaBowl.
1998 Season
*Obtained by Predators just prior to the start of the season from San Jose.
*Joined Robert Gordon and Barry Wagner to give Predators outstanding trio of receivers.
*Finished season with 40 receptions for 615 yards and eight touchdowns; while contributing 19.5 tackles, 2 pass defenses, and 3 interceptions.
*”Ironman of the Game” against New York (6/8) with a pair of touchdown receptions.
*Led Predators to huge late-season win against Florida (Week 14), catching 5 passes for 121 yards and 3 touchdowns – including 31-yard game winner eight seconds left in 59-52 win.
*Added 4 receptions for 49 yards and 1 TD to go with 10 tackles in post-season, helping Orlando to first world title.
1997 Season
*Obtained by San Jose in pre-season trade with Portland.
*Finished 3rd on team in receptions (27) and second on team in interceptions (3) while playing in 12 games.
*Offensive totals included 408 receiving yards and 424 all-purpose yards...Scored 4 touchdowns on the season.
1996 Season
*Began season on Memphis' physically unable to perform list, but came on with a strong second half – finishing with 35 receptions for 536 yards (15.0 average) and 8 touchdowns.
*Reached career highs in both rushes (25) and yards (94), adding a ninth touchdown.
*Had 18.5 total tackles with 1 interception.
1995 Season
*Played in 10 games with Memphis, grabbing 37 passes for 576 yards and a team leading 10 touchdowns.
*Posted 41 tackles with a team-leading 3 interceptions.
*Earned “Ironman of the Game” vs. St. Louis, catching career high 141 yards of passes (5 receptions) for 28.2 average and career-high 4 touchdowns.
1994 Season
*Played in 6 games as a rookie with Tampa Bay Storm, finishing season with 6 receptions for 95 yards and 1 score.
*Added 13.5 tackles and a pair of interceptions in a reserve role.
Other Pro Experience
*None
College
*Two-year starter at University of Central Florida.
*Finished career with 1365 receiving yards and 23 touchdowns.
*Career totals still rank in top 15 on UCF's career receiving lists.
*14 touchdown receptions in 1992 established new school record.
*Posted four career games with 100+ yards receiving, including 8-catch, 181-yard, 3-touchdown effort against Buffalo.
