Amari Cooper

Amari Cooper's journey commenced with a stellar college football career at Alabama, where he was recognized with the Biletnikoff Award, an accolade for the nation's top receiver. His accomplishments in 2014 also earned him a unanimous All-American title. Apart from football, Cooper showcased his strategic thinking abilities by participating in Chess.com's BlitzChamps, a rapid chess tournament for NFL players, where he secured the second position.

His prowess on the field led to his selection by the Oakland Raiders in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft. Cooper's skills shone through as he set franchise rookie records for the Raiders in receptions and receiving yards. His performance earned him the honor of being named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team in 2015. His time in the NFL saw him playing for several teams, including the Dallas Cowboys, Cleveland Browns, Buffalo Bills, and a brief return to the Las Vegas Raiders. His career saw him record 711 receptions, 10,033 receiving yards, and 64 receiving touchdowns.

Throughout his decade-long NFL career, Cooper was a five-time Pro Bowl selectee, and he was named the AFC and NFC Offensive Player of the Week multiple times. Cooper set a single-game receiving yards record for the Cleveland Browns and became the first wide receiver for the team to record consecutive 1,000-yard seasons. He retired in 2025, leaving behind a legacy of strategic gameplay and powerful performances.