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Earl Cooper
93
Games
1,152
Rush Yards
6
Rush TD
213
Receptions
1,908
Rec Yards
12
Rec TD
Earl Cooper is a former running back out of Rice, selected by the San Francisco 49ers with the 13th overall pick (round 1) in the 1980 NFL Draft. He played 93 regular-season games from 1980 to 1986.
Draft Details
Earl Cooper Career Stats
- Primary starter for 4 seasons.
Career Totals
| Games | Rush Yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93 | 1,152 | 6 | 213 | 1,908 | 12 |
Career span: 1980–1986.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
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