The University of Akron Athletics
2015 Akron Football Roster
Richie Cooper
- Height:
- 5-8
- Weight:
- 158
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Hollywood, Fla.
- High School:
- Hallandale HS
As a Freshman (2015): Played in seven games with one start at receiver… one of six true freshmen to see game action … had a one-yard reception in the win over Buffalo … against Central Michigan, made three receptions for 30 yards, including a 16-yard catch … made first collegiate start in the win over Savannah State … had a nine-yard reception against Pittsburgh … made his collegiate debut at No. 19 Oklahoma.
High School: First-team All-State selection for coach Dameon Jones at Hallandale HS … played wide receiver and returned kicks and punts … All-Boward County pick .. had 39 receptions for 445 yards … participated in the Broward-Dade All-Star game ,,, also participated in track, earning All-County honors.
Personal: Richie Alonzo Cooper, Jr. … parents are Richie Cooper, Sr., and Nikki Frederick … has an older brother Correy and an older sister Ricardia … expected to study sports management.
