Former Alabama All-American headed to fourth NFL team despite Pro Bowl career

Alabama fans will again have to get used to seeing former All-American wide receiver Amari Cooper wearing a different uniform. Despite a successful stint in Cleveland that lasted 38 games, the Browns are entering a rebuild. The Buffalo Bills traded for Cooper.

Cooper has now played for Dallas, Las Vegas (formerly Oakland), Cleveland, and Buffalo. Cooper, the most successful Alabama receiver left in the NFL, continues to carry on a unique badge as the Bills look for a Super Bowl.

Cooper had an outstanding college football career at the University of Alabama, establishing himself as one of the best wide receivers in the program’s history.

He played for the Crimson Tide from 2012 to 2014 under head coach Nick Saban, making an immediate impact as a true freshman.

In 2012, Cooper led Alabama in receiving with 1,000 yards on 59 catches and 11 touchdowns. His breakout performance helped the Crimson Tide win the BCS National Championship that year.

His combination of speed, precise route running, and ability to make tough catches in traffic made him a dangerous weapon in Alabama’s offense.

Cooper's sophomore year in 2013 was slightly less productive due to injuries, but he still managed to lead the team in receiving with 45 catches for 736 yards and four touchdowns. Even in a down year, he was recognized for his contributions, continuing to show flashes of brilliance, especially in key games against rivals like Auburn and LSU.

Cooper’s junior season in 2014 was a historic one. He shattered several school records, including the single-season marks for receptions (124), receiving yards (1,727), and touchdowns (16).

His incredible performance that year earned him numerous accolades, including the Biletnikoff Award, which is given to the nation’s top receiver. Cooper also finished third in the Heisman Trophy voting, a rare feat for a wide receiver.

Throughout his three seasons at Alabama, Cooper displayed elite talent, finishing with 3,463 receiving yards and 31 touchdowns. His ability to consistently beat defenders with crisp routes and make big plays in crucial moments cemented his legacy as one of Alabama’s greatest receivers.

After his junior year, Cooper declared for the NFL Draft and was selected fourth overall by the Oakland Raiders in 2015.