Ricardo Cooper

As a Redshirt Sophomore (2025): Recorded two tackles at UCLA (10/18). Returned a kick for 21 yards and made two tackles against Nebraska (10/11). Made one tackle at Wisconsin (9/20). Had one solo tackle against Towson (9/13). Returned two kickoffs for 37 yards, including a long of 27 yards, against FAU (8/30). Also returned two punts for a total of five yards. Also recorded his first career interception. As a Redshirt Freshman (2024): 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) As a Freshman (2023): Did not appear in game action Before Maryland: 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 Personal: 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