Former South Carolina WR Pharoh Cooper to visit NFL teams
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that NFL teams are showing interest in former South Carolina receiver Pharoh Cooper.
According to The Post and Courier’s David Caraviello, Cooper said at South Carolina’s Pro Day on Wednesday that he’ll be showing off his skills in a meeting with the New Orleans Saints. He’ll also be visiting the Tennessee Titans and Detroit Lions.
#Gamecocks WR Pharoh Cooper says he has a workout coming up with Saints. Talked with Patriots and Cowboys, to meet with Titans and Lions.
— David Caraviello (@dcaraviello) March 30, 2016
Here are Cooper’s 40-yard dash times, according to The State’s Josh Kendall. Although his time is reminiscent of former Ole Miss receiver Laquon Treadwell’s at his Pro Day, Cooper doesn’t seem to get as much flack for it despite being viewed among the top wideouts in this year’s NFL Draft.
Pharoh Cooper ran a 4.61 and a 4.69 today at South Carolina Pro Day on Wednesday.
— Josh Kendall (@JoshatTheState) March 30, 2016
Here’s a look at Cooper in action on Wednesday.
Pharoh Cooper comin' at you at South Carolina Pro Day. pic.twitter.com/Xq3wmLiLev
— Josh Kendall (@JoshatTheState) March 30, 2016
Pharoh Cooper broad jump in slo mo. #SCProDay #Gamecocks #SpursUp @KingTutt_chdown pic.twitter.com/htX23vV5uJ
— Gamecock Football (@GamecockFB) March 30, 2016
According to CBS Sports, Cooper is the seventh-best receiver prospect in this year’s draft and is projected as a second-round pick.