Amari Cooper
American football wide receiver, Pro Bowler
Born
June 17th, 1994
31 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A wide receiver excelled in the National Football League (NFL), starting a career with the Oakland Raiders after being selected fourth overall in the 2015 NFL Draft. Played for the Dallas Cowboys after a mid-season trade in 2018. Accumulated multiple Pro Bowl selections and set franchise records for receptions and receiving yards. Contributed significantly to team playoff appearances and was a key player in pivotal games.
Selected fourth overall in the 2015 NFL Draft
Multiple-time Pro Bowl selection
Key contributor in playoff games for the Cowboys
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