Cooper Kupp's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

Cooper Kupp is a professional American football wide receiver renowned for his exceptional skills and achievements in the NFL. He gained prominence playing college football for Eastern Washington, where he won the prestigious Walter Payton Award. Drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in 2017, Kupp experienced a remarkable breakout season in 2021. He achieved the rare feat of leading the league in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns, a milestone only a few players have accomplished since the AFL-NFL merger. His outstanding performance earned him the Offensive Player of the Year Award and the Super Bowl LVI MVP award, solidifying his status as one of the league's top players.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1951: Elroy Hirsch's Touchdown Record

In 1951, Elroy Hirsch had 17 receiving touchdowns.

1991: Grandfather inducted into the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame

In 1991, Cooper Kupp's grandfather, Jake Kupp, was inducted into the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame.

1997: Brian Finneran Wins Walter Payton Award

In 1997, Brian Finneran of Villanova won the Walter Payton Award. Cooper Kupp would later win the same award in 2015.

1999: Pingel NCAA Record

In 1999, Scott Pingel set an all-division NCAA record for receiving yards before Cooper Kupp broke this record.

2003: David Ball Touchdowns

In 2003, David Ball started playing college football for New Hampshire.

2005: Steve Smith Triple Crown

In 2005, Steve Smith Sr. led the league in receptions, receiving touchdowns, and receiving yards.

2006: David Ball's Touchdown Record

From 2003 to 2006, David Ball caught 58 touchdowns playing football for New Hampshire.

2009: Terrell Hudgins's Record

Terrell Hudgins held records for receptions (395) and receiving yards (5,250) playing for Elon University from 2006 to 2009.

2012: Brandon Kaufman Wins FCS Wide Receiver Award

In 2012, Brandon Kaufman won the FCS Wide Receiver Award, the year before Cooper Kupp received the same award.

2012: Calvin Johnson's Record

In 2012, Calvin Johnson totaled 1,964 receiving yards.

November 26, 2013: All-Big Sky Conference Honors

On November 26, 2013, Cooper Kupp was named to the All-Big Sky Conference First-team and received the conference's first-ever Freshman of the Year Award.

December 16, 2013: Jerry Rice Award Recipient

On December 16, 2013, Cooper Kupp received the 2013 Jerry Rice Award, an honor given to the top freshman player in the FCS. He is the first player from Eastern Washington and the Big Sky Conference to receive the award.

2013: Record-Setting Freshman Year

In 2013, Cooper Kupp had a record-setting redshirt freshman year as a starter at wide receiver. He established numerous single-season school and national receiving records at the Football Championship Subdivision Level, setting national freshman records for receiving yards (1,691), total touchdown catches (21), consecutive games with a touchdown catch (14), and receptions (93).

2013: FCS Wide Receiver Award

In 2013, Cooper Kupp won the FCS Wide Receiver Award.

January 9, 2014: FCS Wide Receiver Award

On January 9, 2014, Cooper Kupp was honored by the College Football Performance Awards with the 2013 FCS Wide Receiver Award.

2014: Sophomore Season Accomplishments

In 2014, during his sophomore season, Cooper Kupp had 104 catches for 1,431 yards and 16 touchdowns in 13 games. He was named a First-team All-American by the AFCA, AP, and TSN for the second consecutive season. He also earned first-team All-Big Sky honors as a wide receiver and third-team honors as a punt returner, finishing 18th in the Walter Payton Award voting.

2015: Record Breaking Season

In the 2015 season, Cooper Kupp had 114 catches for 1,642 yards and 19 touchdowns in 11 games, breaking the Big Sky single-season record for catches. He was named a first-team All-Big Sky wide receiver and the league's Offensive Most Valuable Player. Kupp also won the Walter Payton Award.

2016: Record-Setting Senior Season

In the 2016 season, Cooper Kupp finished with 117 receptions for 1,700 yards and 17 touchdowns. He set FCS records for receptions (428) and receiving yards (6,464) and receiving touchdowns (73).

2019: Michael Thomas's Record

In 2019, Michael Thomas recorded 149 receptions.

2020: Ranked in NFL Top 100

In 2020, Cooper Kupp was ranked 89th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2020.

2021: Breakout Season

In 2021, Cooper Kupp had a breakout season, becoming the fourth player since the AFL-NFL Merger to lead the league in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns. He also received the Offensive Player of the Year Award and was the MVP of Super Bowl LVI.

2022: Ranked fourth on NFL Top 100 Players of 2022

Cooper Kupp was ranked fourth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2022, acknowledging his outstanding performance and contribution to the sport.

2023: Ranked 47th on NFL Top 100 Players of 2023

Cooper Kupp was ranked 47th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2023, recognizing his performance during the 2022 season despite injury.