NFL Draft 2017: 5 Hidden Gems in Second and Third Rounds
player. 51. . Wide Receiver. Eastern Washington. Cooper Kupp. 3
Cooper Kupp is the definition of production. The Los Angeles Rams needed a true No. 1 wideout and Kupp might be the answer. Los Angeles took him in the third round of the NFL draft. He stands 6-foot-2 and weighs 204-pounds instantly making him the biggest target amongst starting wideouts Tavon Austin and Robert Woods.
Kupp got some hype as one of the best players at the FCS level, but it’s doubtful many saw him play. He’s a stat sheet packer first and foremost. In Eastern Washington’s high-octane offense, Kupp set multiple FCS career all-time records in receptions (428), receiving yards (6,464) and touchdowns (73) (Video courtesy Hero Sports).
The four-year starter is an all-around talent. for his size, he still managed to run a 4.62, 40. He can high point the ball and climb the ladder. He’s a physical wide out that can bully a defensive back.
This pick certainly puts the Rams in better depth position at wide out. If he continues to put the work in, he’ll start in 2017.