Graig Cooper
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| Graig Cooper | |
|---|---|
| College | Miami (FL) |
| Sport | Football |
| Position | Running Back |
| Jersey # | 2 |
| Class | Sophomore |
| Nickname | Coop |
| Career | 2007 – present |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 202 lb (92 kg) |
| Nationality | USA |
| Born | |
| High school | Melrose/Milford Prep, Memphis, Tennessee |
Graig Cooper (from Memphis, Tennessee) is a college football running back at the University of Miami.
[edit] High School Career
Named Mr. Football in Tennessee in 2005, Cooper was selected to first-team All-State in 2005, when he led his team to the state championship and rushed for 2,123 yards and 30 touchdowns, also gaining 291 yards on receptions, with two touchdowns. At Melrose/Milford Prep, Cooper led the team in rushing with 1,327 yards and 15 touchdowns in eight games, averaging 12.5 yards per carry (missed two games with neck and hamstring injuries). In 2006 he was ranked the No. 4 overall player in the state of Tennessee by Rivals.com, rated the No. 10 running back by Scout.com, and ranked the No. 28 running back by ESPN. In 2007, he was ranked as the No. 6 running back by Scout.com. This PrepStar All-American chose Miami over Oklahoma State, Tennessee, and Mississippi.
[edit] University of Miami Career
Cooper began his college career at the University of Miami in 2007. In his first game as a Miami Hurricane, Cooper rushed for 116 yards on 12 carries against Marshall University. Graig Cooper finished his Freshman season with 125 carries for 682 yards and 4 touchdowns, and he caught 13 passes for 129 yards and 1 touchdown.
