| Human Profile | |
| Name: | Cooper Douglas Kupp |
| Birthday: | June 15, 1993 (age 32 years), Born in Yakima, Washington |
| Height: | 6'2" (188 cm) |
| Education: | A.C. Davis High School (Diploma) Eastern Washington University (BA), Economics |
Overview
Cooper Douglas Kupp is an American professional football wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks, recognized for his family’s NFL legacy, a decorated collegiate career setting multiple NCAA Division I FCS records, and a standout professional season with the Los Angeles Rams in which he achieved the receiving triple crown, earned NFL Offensive Player of the Year, and was named Super Bowl LVI MVP, in addition to holding various NFL receiving milestones.
Latest News (Feb 6, 2026): Appeared on the *New Heights* podcast with Jason and Travis Kelce to preview Super Bowl LX, where a clip of him humorously shutting down Travis for calling him "buddy" went viral. He also participated in Super Bowl Opening Night in Santa Clara, discussing his transition to the Seattle Seahawks and his preparation for Sunday's matchup against the New England Patriots.
Early Life and Family Background
Cooper Douglas Kupp was born on June 15, 1993, in Yakima, Washington. He attended A.C. Davis High School in Yakima. As a freshman, he was reportedly 5’4″ and weighed 119 pounds. During his senior year, he recorded 60 receptions for 1,059 yards and 18 touchdowns, setting a school record with 22 total touchdowns. He received First-Team 4A All-State honors as a defensive back and was an honorable mention as a wide receiver.
He comes from a family with a history in professional football. His father, Craig Kupp, was a quarterback drafted by the New York Giants in 1990 and played in the NFL. His grandfather, Jake Kupp, was an offensive lineman who was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 1964 and had a career that included a Pro Bowl selection with the New Orleans Saints. Both his parents, Craig and Karin Kupp, were inducted into the Pacific Lutheran University Hall of Fame in 2003.
Collegiate Career at Eastern Washington
Cooper Douglas Kupp played college football at Eastern Washington University from 2012 to 2016. In 2013, he was honored with the Jerry Rice Award. His performance in college was highly decorated; he was a four-time First-team FCS All-American from 2013 to 2016. In his junior year, he won the Walter Payton Award. He was also named the Big Sky Offensive Player of the Year in both 2015 and 2016.
He set multiple NCAA Division I FCS records during his college career, including for career receiving yards (6,464), career receptions (428), and career receiving touchdowns (73). He also holds the record for most consecutive games with a reception at 52.
NFL Career with the Los Angeles Rams
The Los Angeles Rams selected Cooper Douglas Kupp in the third round, as the 69th overall pick, of the 2017 NFL Draft. In his rookie season, he led the Rams in receiving yards with 869 and was second in receptions with 62, earning a spot on the PFWA All-Rookie Team. In 2019, he recorded over 1,000 receiving yards for the first time in his professional career.
The 2021 season marked a significant breakthrough for Cooper Douglas Kupp. He achieved the “receiving triple crown” by leading the league in receptions (145), receiving yards (1,947), and receiving touchdowns (16). His reception and yardage totals are among the highest in a single season in NFL history. Following this successful season, he was named the NFL Offensive Player of the Year and earned first-team All-Pro honors.
His performance culminated in the Rams’ victory in Super Bowl LVI, where he was named the Super Bowl MVP. He also set an NFL record for the most receptions in a single postseason with 33.
Later Career
Cooper Douglas Kupp remains an active player in the National Football League. He has achieved several milestones, including becoming the first player in NFL history to record over 600 receptions, 7,500 receiving yards, and 50 touchdown receptions in his first 100 career games. He also holds the record for the most receptions in a player’s first 100 games, with 625. In 2023, he was the Rams’ nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award. After his tenure with the Rams, he joined the Seattle Seahawks.