Amari Cooper

Amari Cooper is a professional football wide receiver currently playing for the Buffalo Bills in the NFL. His football prowess was evident early in his career, during his time with the Alabama Crimson Tide, where he won the BCS national championship in 2012. In 2014, Cooper received the Fred Biletnikoff Award and the Paul Warfield Trophy and was named the SEC Offensive Player of the Year and a unanimous All-American. His skills caught the attention of the Oakland Raiders, who selected him in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft. In his debut season, Cooper set franchise rookie records for receptions and receiving yards and was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.

Cooper's career continued to flourish as he played for the Raiders, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Cleveland Browns. He has showcased consistent performance with multiple 1,000-yard receiving seasons throughout his career, making him the first Browns wide receiver in team history to have multiple 1,000-yard seasons. His performance in 2017, which included a career-high 210 receiving yards in a single game, earned him the title of AFC Offensive Player of the Week. After being traded to the Cleveland Browns in 2022, he set a new Browns single-game receiving record in 2023 and was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week following a historic game against the Houston Texans. His performance led to his recognition as a Pro Bowler for the fifth time in his career in 2023.

In 2024, Cooper was traded to the Buffalo Bills. His impact was immediate, showcasing his skills in his debut game. His peers have continually recognized his talent, ranking him in the NFL Top 100 Players of 2019, 2020, and 2024. Beyond football, Cooper has demonstrated strategic thinking skills, finishing in second place in Chess.com's BlitzChamps, a rapid chess tournament for NFL players.