Philadelphia inks WR Cooper to four-year deal

Posted by admin on July 13th, 2010   No Comment

Former Florida Gator wide receiver Riley Cooper has agreed to sign a four-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles on Tuesday.

Cooper, a fifth round draft choice is the third out of nine Gators drafted to officially sign their NFL contract.

Cooper was also taken in the 25th round by the Texas Rangers in the 2009 MLB draft, decided to return for his final season to play football. Riley ended up with 51 receptions for 961 yards and 9 touchdowns.

Joe Haden, a first round pick by the Cleveland Browns is set to officially sign later this month.

Gator Sports Nation will release any further information on Cooper as soon as we can.

Here is the list of the 2010 Florida Gators who were drafted.

CB Joe Haden, Cleveland Browns – 1st Round, 7th Overall [Expected to sign late July]
C Maurkice Pouncey, Pittsburgh Steelers – 1st Round, 18th Overall
QB Tim Tebow, Denver Broncos – 1st Round, 25th Overall
DE Jermaine Cunningham, New England Patriots – 2nd Round, 53rd Overall
DE Carlos Dunlap, Cincinnati Bengals – 2nd Round, 54th Overall
LB Brandon Spikes, New England Patriots – 2nd Round, 62nd Overall
S Major Wright, Chicago Bears – 3rd Round, 75th Overall [Signed]
TE Aaron Hernandez, New England Patriots – 4th Round, 113th Overall [Signed]

WR Riley Cooper, Philadelphia Eagles – 5th Round, 159th Overall [Signed]

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