Amari Cooper to Help Lift up the Oakland Raiders

Feb 21, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Amari Cooper catches a pass during the 2015 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Scouting Report

Before you even look at the scouting report, just know that Cooper is a blazer, who’s official 40-time at the combine was in the 4.3s. On the simulcam, you can clearly see Cooper finished ahead of Chicago Bears receiver Kevin White. White was given credit for a 4.35 as Cooper was originally given credit for a 4.42.

Now I’ll refer to the scouting report that NFL.com has of him was to take may opinion out. It says, “Asked to become a dominant offensive threat and did so. Accelerates to top speed and stays there at the top of his routes. Consistently able to get defenders leaning before breaking them off in the other direction. Owned the post route. Play speed includes a second gear.

“Good feel for traffic on crosses and is able to adjust and avoid the big hit. Unafraid to work the middle and secures the tough catch in traffic. Sticks it and gets it out of breaks, creating instant separation. Not content to sit in zone as covered target. Works to make himself presentable to quarterback.

“Competes hard and makes big plays in big games. Worked outside and from slot and varies his route speed. Tracks the ball well and has burst to run under and finish for six. Caught absolutely everything during NFL Scouting combine workout.”

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