Very rarely does a player cement himself as an all-time great in just one season. However, for Cooper Kupp that was exactly the case. After a strong collegiate career, Cooper was finding his footing in the NFL after being selected in the third round of the 2017 NFL draft. However, the entire trajectory changed during the 2021 season.
Kupp comes from football royalty, as three generations of his family have been a part of the NFL Draft. The Kupps are one of only 5 families to do so. He is the grandson of Jake Kup, an NFL offensive lineman, and the son of Craig Kupp, an NFL quarterback. High school career his immense talent for the game was clearly visible. Eventually, he made his way over to Eastern Washington University for his collegiate career.
His talent was so immediate that he entered his red-shirt freshman year as a starter at wide receiver. He set a number of single-season receiving records at the FCS level in the first season of him playing. Receiving yards, total touchdown catches, and consecutive games with a touchdown catch all became records with Kupp as the sole owner. While setting the national freshman record for reception, Kupp also earned a place on the first team of the All-Big Sky Conference, while also receiving the first-ever Freshman of the Year Award. Regarded as the best freshman in the FCS, he even won the Jerry Rice Award. Cooper became a consensus first-team All-American after being honored by all four major selectors at the FCS level, becoming the first since Randy Moss in 1996. Over his next three years at college, he became one of the best collegiate wide receivers of all time. His trophy case included two Big Sky Offensive Player of the Year Awards in 2015 and 16. In the former of those years, he also won the Walter Payton Award, given to the best offensive player in the league.
The Los Angeles Rams selected Kupp in the third round of the 2017 NFL draft, widely considered a steal at the position. After making the All-Rookie team in his first season, his next three were spent largely uneventful with injuries and solid performances aplenty. However, all of that was about to change.
His performance in the 2021 season still remains one of the greatest statistical seasons in NFL history. Since Steve Smith, senior in 2005 no player had won the receiving triple crown which meant leading the league in reception receiving, and receiving yards. These numbers were jaw-dropping as his 1,947 yards finished second in NFL history, while his 145 receptions were also second in NFL history. Yet that wasn't all she wrote for the season. As Kapoor's pivotal in the Rams’ run to the Super Bowl. First, in the divisional round, he had a pivotal 44-yard reception that set up the Rams’ game-winning field goal. In Super Bowl LVI, Cooper scored his first career Super Bowl touchdown and a critical 4th quarter game-winning drive. His efforts led to him being named the Super Bowl MVP.
What is Cooper Kupp’s Height?
Cooper Kupp has a recorded height of six feet two inches, or 1.88 meters. Just about the average height for a receiving threat, Kupp has made the most of his brilliant frame. Cooper Douglas Kupp was born on June 15th. 1993 in Yakima, Washington. Coming from a long line of NFL players, Cooper was destined for the big stage
Perfectly suited for the wide receiver position, Kupp has accumulated one of the greatest resumes, collegiate or professional. The NCAA career leader for receiving touchdowns and receptions, while also being the college football all-division career leader in receiving yards, Kupp was always meant for greatness. In 2021, he certified himself as one of the all-time greats at the wide receiver position. Apart from the accolades listed above, he also became a leader for most yards from scrimmage in a single season as well as most receiving yards in a single season, postseason included, ever. He also became the all-time leader for most receptions in a single postseason with 33.
As the Rams try to get back on track, Cooper will be essential for their success in the upcoming season.
FAQs
A. Cooper Kupp signed a three-year $80 million extension with the Los Angeles Rams that has 75 million of the total portion guaranteed.
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A. Cooper was the entirety of the Rams’ offense in its final scoring drive. Even as they trailed late in the fourth quarter, Kupp caught 4 consecutive passes for 39 yards and converted a key fourth-and-one play. His touchdown at the 1:25 mark gave the Rams their final lead, earning him the MVP trophy.
A. In 2021, Cooper became the first player since Steve Smith Sr. in 2005 to win the Triple Crown.
A. After some uncertainty, in the 2022 offseason, Kupp and the Rams agreed to a three-year contract extension.
