History of Drake Stoops in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 11, 2025

Drake Stoops is a professional American football wide receiver currently playing for the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL. He played college football at the University of Oklahoma, following in his father Bob Stoops' legacy as the former head coach for the Sooners. Stoops also has familial ties to football, being the nephew of coaches Mark and Mike Stoops.

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June 16, 1999: Drake Stoops Born

On June 16, 1999, Drake Stoops was born. He is the son of former Oklahoma Sooners head coach Bob Stoops and nephew of Mark and Mike Stoops.

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2019: First Bowl Game

In 2019, Drake Stoops played in his first bowl game, catching two passes for a career-high 28 yards against LSU in the Peach Bowl.

2021: Awarded Scholarship and Alamo Bowl

In 2021, Drake Stoops was awarded a scholarship by head coach Lincoln Riley prior to the season. After Lincoln Riley's departure, Bob Stoops became interim head coach and Drake Stoops had one reception for a touchdown in the Alamo Bowl playing under his dad.

2022: Career High Season

In 2022, Drake Stoops had a career-high season, tying for second on the team with 39 receptions, totaling 393 yards, and scoring three touchdowns. He set a career high with six receptions for 89 yards and a touchdown against Oklahoma State. He averaged 10.1 yards per catch.

May 2, 2024: Signed with Los Angeles Rams

On May 2, 2024, Drake Stoops signed with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent. He was also selected by the Arlington Renegades in the 10th round of the 2024 UFL draft on July 17.