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Terrance Cooper

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PositionWide receiver
Height / weight1.83 m / 94 kg
Born12 Mar 1982 (44 years)
NationalityUnited States flagUnited States
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Terrance Copper is an American former professional football wide receiver who played nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He has played for the Kansas City Chiefs, Dallas Cowboys, Baltimore Ravens and New Orleans Saints.

Player Profile, High School, and College Career

Terrance Terrell Copper Sr. was born on March 12, 1982, in Washington, North Carolina, USA. The wide receiver stands 183 cm tall, and played at a listed weight of 94 kg.

He attended Washington High School in his hometown, where he was a standout local athlete. Committing to East Carolina University, Copper played college football for the Pirates.

He was a highly productive receiver during his collegiate years, finishing his career with 139 receptions for 1,683 yards. He never missed a game during his time at ECU, earning All-Conference USA honors in 2003.

His legacy at the university was later cemented when he was named to the school's All-Time Offensive Team in 2013.

Professional Career

Copper went undrafted in the 2004 NFL Draft but was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys. He successfully made the roster as a rookie, establishing his niche in the NFL by becoming a highly effective special teams tackler and returner.

In 2006, he was claimed by the New Orleans Saints, reuniting with head coach Sean Payton, who had previously been his offensive coordinator in Dallas. Copper saw increased action as a receiver in New Orleans, making several starts and recording a career-high 23 receptions for 385 yards and three touchdowns during the 2006 season.

Following a brief stint with the Baltimore Ravens in 2008, he signed with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2009. He spent the final four seasons of his NFL career in Kansas City, continuing to serve as a vital special teams ace and an experienced veteran presence in the locker room.

Copper concluded his nine-year professional career following the 2012 season with 84 receptions, 1,018 receiving yards, and six offensive touchdowns.

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