This week, Dallas Cowboys‘ receiver Amari Cooper was chosen to represent America’s Team in the Pro Bowl to replace New Orleans Saints’ receiver, Michael Thomas. Cooper will play alongside his quarterback Dak Prescott. Amari’s resurgence is one of the greatest stories in Cowboys’ history, so let’s recap how Cooper put his name back on the map.
Cooper was drafted fourth overall in the first round of the 2015 NFL draft. Coming out of college, scouts and general managers across the league recognized his talent. His speed and route running abilities were even compared to Hall of Famer Jerry Rice.