How Amari Cooper built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Amari Cooper is an American professional football wide receiver currently playing for the Buffalo Bills in the NFL. He achieved significant success in college football at the University of Alabama, where he won the Biletnikoff Award and was recognized as a unanimous All-American in 2014. He was highly regarded as the top wide receiver prospect leading up to the 2015 NFL draft. He was selected fourth overall by the Oakland Raiders.
2013: BCS National Championship
In 2013, Amari Cooper won the BCS National Championship with Alabama.
2013: Iron Bowl Performance
In 2013, during the Iron Bowl against Auburn, Amari Cooper had six receptions for 178 yards, including a school-record 99-yard touchdown reception.
2014: Biletnikoff Award and All-American Honors
In 2014, Amari Cooper won the Biletnikoff Award as the nation's top receiver and earned unanimous All-American honors.
September 13, 2015: NFL Debut
On September 13, 2015, Amari Cooper made his NFL debut with the Oakland Raiders, recording five receptions for 47 yards in a game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
November 8, 2015: Breaks Rookie Reception Record
On November 8, 2015, Amari Cooper broke Tim Brown's record for rookie receptions with the Raiders.
December 20, 2015: First Rookie 1,000-Yard Season
On December 20, 2015, Amari Cooper became the first rookie in Raiders franchise history to reach 1,000 receiving yards.
October 22, 2018: Traded to the Dallas Cowboys
On October 22, 2018, Amari Cooper was traded to the Dallas Cowboys.
March 17, 2020: Contract Extension with Cowboys
On March 17, 2020, Amari Cooper signed a five-year contract extension with the Cowboys worth $100 million.
March 16, 2022: Traded to the Cleveland Browns
On March 16, 2022, Amari Cooper was traded to the Cleveland Browns for draft picks, marking a significant change in his NFL career.
December 24, 2023: Career-High and Browns Record
On December 24, 2023, Amari Cooper achieved a career-high of 265 receiving yards against the Houston Texans, setting a new Browns single-game receiving record. He also became only the second NFL player ever to record a 200+ yard game for three different teams and was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week.
October 15, 2024: Traded to the Buffalo Bills
On October 15, 2024, the Browns traded Amari Cooper to the Buffalo Bills in exchange for draft picks in the 2025 and 2026 drafts, beginning a new chapter in his career.
2024: Season Performance with the Bills
In 2024, Amari Cooper played for the Buffalo Bills, recording 44 receptions for 547 yards and four touchdowns. He also experienced a wrist injury that caused him to miss weeks 9 and 10.
2025: Draft Pick Exchange
In 2025, as part of the trade, the Browns received a third-round pick while sending a sixth-round pick to the Bills.
2026: Draft Pick Exchange
In 2026, as part of the trade, the Browns will receive a seventh-round pick from the Bills.