Amari Cooper

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

Name:

Date:

Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/amari-cooper

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Amari Cooper born?June 17, 1994
2. What is the college football accomplishments?Winner of the Biletnikoff Award and unanimous All-American in 2014
3. What is the NFL draft position?Selected 4th overall in the 2015 NFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders
4. Who is Amari Cooper?He is a famous American football player who played as a wide receiver. He is known for catching passes quickly and accurately, like a superhero.
5. Which teams did Amari Cooper play for in the NFL?He started with the Oakland Raiders, then moved to the Dallas Cowboys, later joined the Cleveland Browns, had a short time with the Buffalo Bills, and then retired.

Biletnikoff Award: An annual award presented to the nation's outstanding college football receiver.
Unanimous All-American: A designation for a player who is universally recognized as one of the best in the nation at their position.
NFL Draft: The annual process by which National Football League teams select eligible college football players.
Route-Running: The precise path a receiver runs on a play to get open for a pass.