Ricardo Cooper

Saw action in 11 games. · Selected as Maryland's Special Teams Player of the Year at the year-end awards banquet. · Had four kickoff returns for 71 yards (17.8 yards per return) and two punt returns for eight yards. · Returned a kick for 21 yards and made two tackles against Nebraska. · Had his first career interception against FAU. · Also returned two kickoffs for 37 yards with a long return of 27 yards against FAU. Appeared in six games · Returned two kicks for 22 yards (with a long of 18) and one punt for 13 yards vs. Northwestern (10/11) · Made Maryland debut and recovered a fumble on special teams vs. UConn (8/31) Did not appear in game action Totaled seven interceptions, 22 tackles, 10 pass breakups, one field goal block and one punt block his senior year at Calvert Hall · Second Team All-Metro · Holds the school record in 55m and 100m for track · Finished top 10 in the country for the 55m dash Son of Ricardo Sr. and Billye Cooper · Chose Maryland because "it's always been a dream, love the campus, the football, and the coaches at the school." · His dad is a current police officer · He enjoys listening to Hip Hop, including Gunna, YG Teck, Roddy Rackzz, Otr Chaz, and Noluckyny · His favorite snack is Doritos