George Cooper (American football)

George Cooper (American football)

Infobox NFLactive


name=George Cooper
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currentteam=Free Agent
currentnumber=--
currentpositionplain=Tight end
birthdate=birth date and age|1984|3|19
birthplace=Westerville, Ohio
heightft=6
heightin=5
weight=266
debutyear=
debutteam=
college=Georgia Tech
undraftedyear=2007
pastteams=
* Detroit Lions (2007)*
* Atlanta Falcons (2007-2008)*:*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
status=
highlights=
* No notable achievements
nfl=COO554931

George Fitzgerald Cooper (born March 19, 1984 in city-state|Westerville|Ohio) is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Georgia Tech.

Cooper has also been a member of the Atlanta Falcons.

Early years

Cooper played high school football at Westerville North High School (Ohio) under former head coach Bob Cavin. He was a second-team all-state performer at Westerville North and was ranked as high as the No. 11 among the nation's tight end prospects.

College career

Cooper played tight end under Chan Gailey for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. He had nine receptions for 113 yards and one touchdown in three seasons at Georgia Tech.

Professional career

Detroit Lions

Cooper was originally signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent on May 4, 2007. He was waived by the team on June 14.

Atlanta Falcons

On September 3, 2007, Cooper was signed to the practice squad of the Atlanta Falcons, where he spent the entire season. On February 7, 2008, Cooper was re-signed to a future contract. He was waived on June 10, re-signed on August 4 and waived again on August 24 when the team signed veteran tight end Marcus Pollard.

External links

* [http://ramblinwreck.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/cooper_george00.html Georgia Tech bio]


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