Earl Cooper (American football)

Earl Cooper (American football)

NFL player


Name=Earl Cooper
DateOfBirth=birth date and age|1957|09|17
Birthplace= Giddings, Texas
DateofDeath=
Position=FB/TE
College=Rice
DraftedYear=1980
DraftedRound=1
DraftedPick=13
Stats=Y
DatabaseFootball=COOPEEAR01
PFR=CoopEa00
years=1980-1985
1986
teams=San Francisco 49ers
Los Angeles Raiders

Marion Earl Cooper (born September 17, 1957 in Giddings, Texas), is a former professional American 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-lb. fullback-tight end from Rice University, Cooper played in 7 NFL seasons from 1980 to 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.


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