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31. Cooper Kupp

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31. Cooper Kupp

As of this writing Cooper Kupp is the primary offensive weapon for the Los Angeles Rams, and among the top flight in NFL Wide Receivers.

The Rams had high hopes for Kupp, who was a Third Round Selection from Eastern Washington, but this is not an institution that is known for producing stars.  Kupp, was an All-Rookie, accruing a respectable 869 Yards, and had he not been injured the year after for half of the season, he would have likely had his first, 1000 Yard year as a sophomore, though he secured that in his third year (1,161 Yards).  After dipping below to 974 Yards in 2020, the Rams underwent a change in Quarterback, with Jared Goff exiting for Matthew Stafford, and the ascendence to the elite for Kupp began.

Kupp instantly became Stafford’s favorite target, and he easily won the Receiving Triple Crown (145 Receptions, 1,947 Receiving Yards and 16 Receiving Touchdowns).  Named a First Team All-Pro, Kupp won the AP Offensive Player of the Year.  Even more electric in the playoffs, Kupp set records in a single post-season with 33 Receptions with his 478 Yards second only behind Larry Fitzgerald.  Kupp, who caught the game-winning Touchdown in Super Bowl LVI, was named the Super Bowl MVP, capping one of the most outstanding seasons ever by a Wide Receiever.

2022 was a disappointment for both the Rams and Kupp, as they had a losing record and Kupp missed half of the year on the injured list, but he enters 2023 as L.A.’s top weapon.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Wide Receiver
  • Acquired: Selected he 3rd Round, 69rd Overall in the NFL Draft 4/27/18.
  • Games Played: 80
  • Notable Statistics:

    66 Games Started
    508 Receptions
    6,329 Receiving Yards
    46 Receiving Touchdowns
    23 Rushing Attempts
    132 Rushing Yards
    1 Rushing Touchdown
    11 Punt Returns
    62 Punt Return Yards
    2 Kick Returns
    20 Kick Return Yards
    0 Pass Completions
    4 Pass Attempts
    57 Approximate Value

    6 Playoff Games
    46 Receptions
    625 Receiving Yards
    2 Rushing Attempts
    5 Rushing Yards

  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Super Bowl Champion (LVI)
    AP Offensive Player of the Year (2021)
    PFWA Offensive Player of the Year (2021)
    First Team All-Pro (2021)
    Pro Bowl (2021)
    Super Bowl MVP (LVI)
    All-Rookie (2017)
    Most Receptions (2021)
    Most Receiving Yards (2021)
    Most Receiving Yards per Game (2021)

Last modified on Sunday, 23 July 2023 16:58

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