Re: Pharoh Cooper
| November 14, 2018 07:37PM |
Pharoh Cooper also averaged exactly 7.6 yards per catch in both 2016 and 2017. He has not had any receptions so far in 2018. It seems like a low average. Hopefully, he can get up the field more this year. That 30 1/2 inch vert may indicate a lack of explosiveness. But he is interesting. He made plays in college and of course with the Rams on special teams. He brings something to the game. He is a unique blend of traits and production. I'd love to see him find his way to some bigger plays in this offense. - Reynolds seems to have more upside with his length, catch radius and agility, but if someone else goes down it is good to have Pharoh on the roster.
2016 LAR 14 receptions 106 yards 7.6 yards per catch
2017 LAR 11 receptions 84 yards 7.6 yards per catch
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DRAFT ANALYSIS:
The Rams don't have a ton of picks, but it's clear they want to use them to improve an offense that finished last in total yards last season. Cooper is a QB-friendly catch and run specialist with outstanding toughness with the ball in his hands. He has a chance to see early time as their No.3 WR option with upside. --Mark Dulgerian
HEIGHT 5'11"
ARM LENGTH 32 1/4"
WEIGHT 203LBS.
HANDS 9 1/8"
OVERVIEW
Many college football players are lacking in discipline, driving their coaches crazy. Cooper does not have that problem, as he grew up in a military family -- his grandfather and father were Marines, and his brother is a Marine. After winning back-to-back state high school titles in North Carolina, Cooper used his maturity to get on the field right away for the Gamecocks, receiving Freshman All-SEC honors as an all-purpose back and returner (359 kick return yards). Once given a chance to receive regular touches on offense, Cooper excelled, garnering consensus first team all-conference recognition as a receiver in 2014 (69-1,136, 11 TD) and second team honors as an all-purpose back (200 rushing yards, two scores). His production dipped a bit in 2015 (66-973, nine TD), but South Carolina's offense struggled in many ways this season. SEC coaches still named him first team all-conference receiver and all-purpose player for his efforts.
PRO DAY RESULTS
40-yard dash: 4.63 seconds
Vertical: 30 1/2 inches
Broad jump: 9 feet, 10 inches
Short shuttle: 4.26 seconds
3-cone: 7.15 seconds
Bench: 19 reps of 225 pounds
ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS Short but compact and strong. Especially fast with first three steps off the line. Reaches top speed almost instantly. Should blaze his 10-yard split at combine. Operates with excellent balance and body control at all times. Staccato footwork and seamless change of direction out of breaks opens early passing window. Will break off route and improvise to free space when route is compromised by coverage underneath it. Competitiveness ramps as soon as he hits the grass. Has burst to steam past safety if cornerback takes bad angle on his slants. Strength to play through contact in his routes. Stutter-go release near goal line is difficult to stop.
WEAKNESSES Has neither height nor length for desired catch radius. Was unable to reach big-play throws downfield. Contested catches became a chore. Battled focus and concentration drops at one point. Hip tightness creates rounded routes and limited wiggle after catch. The more wrinkles in the route, the less effective Cooper becomes. Relies on straight line quickness over speed or agility in open field. Limited route exposure while at South Carolina.
DRAFT PROJECTION Round 3
SOURCES TELL US "He's a good player. Scouts can't worry about how a player like Cooper is going to be used because that is the OC's job. Our job is to find good football players. He's a good football player." -- NFC South scout
NFL COMPARISON Josh Reed
BOTTOM LINE Amidst turbulent offensive times at South Carolina, Cooper has been a rock with consistent production in all areas of the field. While I see Cooper as slightly limited as a pro due to his reliance on straight-line acceleration and scheme fit, NFL personnel men seem to love his playmaking ability and competitive nature.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 11/14/2018 07:43PM by Rams Junkie.
2016 LAR 14 receptions 106 yards 7.6 yards per catch
2017 LAR 11 receptions 84 yards 7.6 yards per catch
[www.nfl.com]
DRAFT ANALYSIS:
The Rams don't have a ton of picks, but it's clear they want to use them to improve an offense that finished last in total yards last season. Cooper is a QB-friendly catch and run specialist with outstanding toughness with the ball in his hands. He has a chance to see early time as their No.3 WR option with upside. --Mark Dulgerian
HEIGHT 5'11"
ARM LENGTH 32 1/4"
WEIGHT 203LBS.
HANDS 9 1/8"
OVERVIEW
Many college football players are lacking in discipline, driving their coaches crazy. Cooper does not have that problem, as he grew up in a military family -- his grandfather and father were Marines, and his brother is a Marine. After winning back-to-back state high school titles in North Carolina, Cooper used his maturity to get on the field right away for the Gamecocks, receiving Freshman All-SEC honors as an all-purpose back and returner (359 kick return yards). Once given a chance to receive regular touches on offense, Cooper excelled, garnering consensus first team all-conference recognition as a receiver in 2014 (69-1,136, 11 TD) and second team honors as an all-purpose back (200 rushing yards, two scores). His production dipped a bit in 2015 (66-973, nine TD), but South Carolina's offense struggled in many ways this season. SEC coaches still named him first team all-conference receiver and all-purpose player for his efforts.
PRO DAY RESULTS
40-yard dash: 4.63 seconds
Vertical: 30 1/2 inches
Broad jump: 9 feet, 10 inches
Short shuttle: 4.26 seconds
3-cone: 7.15 seconds
Bench: 19 reps of 225 pounds
ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS Short but compact and strong. Especially fast with first three steps off the line. Reaches top speed almost instantly. Should blaze his 10-yard split at combine. Operates with excellent balance and body control at all times. Staccato footwork and seamless change of direction out of breaks opens early passing window. Will break off route and improvise to free space when route is compromised by coverage underneath it. Competitiveness ramps as soon as he hits the grass. Has burst to steam past safety if cornerback takes bad angle on his slants. Strength to play through contact in his routes. Stutter-go release near goal line is difficult to stop.
WEAKNESSES Has neither height nor length for desired catch radius. Was unable to reach big-play throws downfield. Contested catches became a chore. Battled focus and concentration drops at one point. Hip tightness creates rounded routes and limited wiggle after catch. The more wrinkles in the route, the less effective Cooper becomes. Relies on straight line quickness over speed or agility in open field. Limited route exposure while at South Carolina.
DRAFT PROJECTION Round 3
SOURCES TELL US "He's a good player. Scouts can't worry about how a player like Cooper is going to be used because that is the OC's job. Our job is to find good football players. He's a good football player." -- NFC South scout
NFL COMPARISON Josh Reed
BOTTOM LINE Amidst turbulent offensive times at South Carolina, Cooper has been a rock with consistent production in all areas of the field. While I see Cooper as slightly limited as a pro due to his reliance on straight-line acceleration and scheme fit, NFL personnel men seem to love his playmaking ability and competitive nature.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 11/14/2018 07:43PM by Rams Junkie.
