Amari Cooper's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Amari Cooper. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Amari Cooper is a professional American football wide receiver, currently a free agent. He achieved significant success in college football at the University of Alabama, culminating in the Biletnikoff Award and unanimous All-American honors in 2014. He was highly touted entering the 2015 NFL draft and was selected fourth overall by the Oakland Raiders. Cooper's early career highlights showcase his skill and potential as a top NFL receiver.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1965: Last 200+ yard receiving game

In 1965, the last time a Raiders player had a 200+ yard receiving game, before Cooper's performance in Week 7 of the 2017 season.

2005: Randy Moss Last 1,000 yard receiving season

In 2005, Randy Moss last had a 1,000 yard receiving season for the Raiders, before Cooper reached that milestone in 2015.

2013: Sophomore Season at Alabama

During his sophomore year in 2013, Amari Cooper played 12 games with seven starts, recording 45 receptions for 736 yards and four touchdowns. He had six receptions for 178 yards against Auburn in the Iron Bowl, 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 while playing college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide. He also earned unanimous All-American honors during the 2014 season.

2014: Record-Breaking Junior Season

In 2014, during his junior year, Amari Cooper set numerous single-season and career records for Alabama, including 124 receptions for 1,727 yards and 16 touchdowns, also becoming Alabama's all-time leader in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns. Cooper was a Heisman Trophy finalist, won the Biletnikoff Award, and was named a unanimous All-American.

November 8, 2015: Breaks Rookie Reception Record

On November 8, 2015, Amari Cooper surpassed Tim Brown's record for rookie receptions in a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

December 20, 2015: Reaches 1,000-Yard Mark

On December 20, 2015, Amari Cooper became the first rookie in Raiders history to reach the 1,000-yard mark and the first receiver since Randy Moss in 2005.

December 22, 2015: Pro Bowl Alternate Selection

On December 22, 2015, Amari Cooper was selected as an alternate for the Pro Bowl and was named to the PFWA NFL All-Rookie Team.

December 20, 2016: Second Consecutive Pro Bowl Selection

On December 20, 2016, Amari Cooper was named to his second consecutive Pro Bowl.

2017: Ranked in NFL Top 100

In 2017, Amari Cooper was ranked 53rd by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players.

2018: NFC Offensive Player of the Week

In 2018, Amari Cooper was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week twice after joining the Cowboys. He also earned his third career Pro Bowl nomination.

January 21, 2019: Pro Bowl Replacement

On January 21, 2019, Amari Cooper was added to the NFC Pro Bowl roster as an injury replacement.

2019: Fourth Pro Bowl Selection

During the 2019 season, Amari Cooper had a career-high 226 receiving yards in a game and reached 1,000 receiving yards on the season, leading to his fourth career Pro Bowl selection.

2020: 1,000-yard Season

In 2020, Amari Cooper achieved another 1,000-yard season.

2020: Ranked in NFL Top 100

In 2020, Amari Cooper was ranked 49th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players.

2021: 2021 Regular Season Performance

In the 2021 regular season, Amari Cooper recorded 68 receptions for 865 yards and achieved a career-high of eight touchdowns, tying for the team lead across 15 games, starting in 14 of them. In the Wild Card Round against the San Francisco 49ers, he had six receptions for 64 yards and scored a touchdown, but the team lost 23–17.

December 24, 2023: Career-High Receiving Yards Against Texans

On December 24, 2023, Amari Cooper achieved a career-high of 265 receiving yards against the Houston Texans, breaking the Browns' single-game receiving record. He became the second player in NFL history to record a 200+ yard game for three different teams and was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance.

2023: Another 1,000-yard Season for the Browns

In 2023, Amari Cooper had another 1,000-yard season with the Cleveland Browns, becoming the first Browns wide receiver with multiple 1,000-yard seasons.