Cooper Kupp

29-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR

Los Angeles Rams

Questionable

Injury Ankle

Est. Return 6/15/2023

2022 Receiving Stats

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YDS

812

AVG

10.8

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2023 Fantasy Outlook

Consider it close to incredible that Kupp approached his 2021 numbers in 2022 even as the rest of the Rams' offense cratered around him. The per-target efficiency took a step back, to be fair, but he averaged 10.9 targets, 8.3 catches and 90.2 yards per game with a 76.5 percent catch rate before a high-ankle sprain in mid-November cut his season short. If you exclude the game in which he suffered that injury, Kupp's 2022 numbers look even more similar to 2021, with 101.6 receiving yards per game and six TDs in eight appearances. His rehab timeline was estimated at 6-8 weeks after the season-ending surgery, and Kupp could be cleared for spring practices after he gave a positive update in January. There's not much chance of the Rams returning to their 2021 Super Bowl glory after a rough offseason marked by key losses on defense and no major additions on either side of the ball, but the offense should at least rebound to some extent if only due to the unlikelihood of suffering so many crucial injuries in one season (QB Matthew Stafford and numerous offensive linemen also failed to stay healthy in 2022). Even in the event the team-wide struggles continue, Kupp is essentially a lock for double-digit targets per game -- something that can only be said of one other wideout, Minnesota's Justin Jefferson. Read Past Outlooks

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#6.23

ADP

Bye Week 10

Height 6'2"

Weight 208

DOB 6/15/1993

College Eastern Washington

Drafted 3rd Rd 2017 #69 Overall

Returns to team facilities

WRLos Angeles Rams

Ankle

June 7, 2023

Kupp (ankle) was present Tuesday at OTAs and said he's "feeling really good" while he continues to rehab, Paolo Uggetti of ESPN.com reports.

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Kupp, who underwent season-ending ankle surgery last November, wasn't present for the start of the Rams' OTAs while he and his wife awaited the birth of their third child. He made his first offseason appearance at the team's facilities Tuesday, but he worked off to the side with trainers and didn't participate in any team or individual drills. He refrained from giving a timeline for his return to full-speed drills, saying he'll leave that decision up to the team's medical staff. Kupp's absence during offseason workouts has allowed Tutu Atwell, Puka Nacua, Van Jefferson and Austin Trammell to garner increased reps and opportunities.

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How do Cooper Kupp's 2022 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?

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Air Yards Per Game

76.6

Air Yards Per Snap

1.33

% Team Air Yards

19.7%

% Team Targets

19.1%

Avg Depth of Target

7.0 Yds

Catch Rate

76.5%

Drop Rate

2.0%

Avg Yds After Catch

5.6

% Targeted On Route

30.3%

Avg Yds Per Route Run

2.51

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B.Ben Skowronek

A.Allen Robinson

C.Cooper Kupp

V.Van Jefferson

T.Tutu Atwell

B.Brandon Powell

L.Lance McCutcheon

A.Austin Trammell

J.Jacob Harris

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Measurables Review

How do Cooper Kupp's measurables compare to other wide receivers?

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Height

6' 2"

Weight

208 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.62 sec

Shuttle Time

4.08 sec

Cone Drill

6.75 sec

Vertical Jump

31.0 in

Broad Jump

116 in

Hand Length

9.50 in

Arm Length

31.50 in

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Past Fantasy Outlooks

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Kupp became the second receiver in NFL history to catch 145 passes in a season, the second to reach 1,900 yards, the fourth in the last 55 years to win the triple crown and the eighth to win Super Bowl MVP. He did all that in one season, breaking out at 28 after being a fourth- or fifth- round pick in fantasy leagues. The question now is whether he can live up to the new price in Round 1. The argument against him, apart from regression to the mean, centers around Kupp's pre-2021 profile (that of a good player, not a dominant one). While concerns about his 4.62 40 or small-school college career are distant memories, Kupp's mediocre 2020 stat line isn't. A QB upgrade from Jared Goff to Matthew Stafford was a big part of the story, but Kupp himself took a huge step forward. His catch rate (75.9 percent) was a career high, and 10.2 YPT was his most for a full season by a full yard. To post those efficiency numbers while being targeted on 31.3 percent of routes (third highest among WRs) is impressive, to say the least. Also impressive? Leading the league in YAC (894) whilst ranking second in completed air yards (1,051). Or, leading the league in yards from out routes (296) and also placing second on crossing routes (346) and third on posts (258). Kupp has coach/QB stability, playing in a Sean McVay offense that annually ranks top 10 (and usually top 5) in neutral-situation pace and pass rate. If nothing else, Kupp is set up nicely for the second-best season of his career.

Like the rest of the Rams offense, Kupp dropped off in 2020, with by far the lowest per-play outputs (10.6 YPC, 7.9 YPT) of his career. He scored only three touchdowns, had only 12 catches of 20-plus yards and two for 40-plus after racking up four in 2019. At 6-2, 208, Kupp has good size for a slot receiver, and while he has poor timed speed (4.62 40), he’s quick, shifty and knows how to get open. Kupp was a frequent red-zone target in past seasons, but his opportunities dropped last year as the Rams frequently failed to move the ball. That said, Kupp has proved to be an efficient and effective NFL receiver under good conditions, and conditions should get better after the Rams acquired Matthew Stafford, a significant upgrade from Jared Goff. Stafford should thrive in coach Sean McVay’s system, with the help of young running back Cam Akers. Robert Woods is still around, and second-year man Van Jefferson could increase his role, but Kupp is the team's best wideout and should see significant target share in an improved offense.

Fading Kupp last year off a Week 10 torn ACL in 2018 was understandable, but it also ended up being a mistake, especially in last season's first half when you'd expect him merely to be getting up to speed. Through eight games, Kupp went 87-58-792-5, numbers that prorate to 174-116-1,584-10. He fell well short of that as the schedule got tougher, and he was shut out in Week 10, but he caught at least four passes in six of the last eight games and finished the year on a five-game TD streak. At 6-2, 208, Kupp has good size for a slot receiver, and he's quick and shifty despite having poor timed speed (4.62 40). He saw a good deal of his targets near the goal line - 21 from inside the 20 (T-5th) and 10 from inside the 10 (T-5th). And for the third year in a row, Kupp was highly efficient for a slot man - 8.7 YPT, 12.4 YPC, 21 catches of 20-plus (T-4th) and four for 40-plus yards. Kupp will come into 2020 healthy, and with Brandin Cooks now in Houston, could see an even larger target share. The Rams drafted Van Jefferson in the second round and still have Josh Reynolds on the roster, but Kupp and Robert Woods are the clear top options.

Before he sprained his MCL in Week 6, Kupp had put up a 40-30-438-5 line through five games, numbers that prorate to 128-96-1,402-16 over a full year. He returned Week 9 and went 6-5-89-1 before tearing his ACL in Week 10 and missing the rest of the year. While it's unlikely even a healthy Kupp would have sustained his lofty pace, he was the most productive of the Rams wideouts when he played, and his per-play efficiency has been off the charts for a slot receiver - 9.2 YPT in 2017, 10.3 last year - ever since he came into the league. At 6-2, 208, Kupp has good size but poor timed speed (4.62 40 at the combine). He's an excellent route runner, huge for a slot man, has good hands (only two drops) and a knack for getting open. He's also a frequent red-zone target - 23 looks from inside the 20 as a rookie and another 13 last year in only eight games, i.e., his six TDs in half a season were no accident. Of course, Brandin Cooks and Robert Woods aren't going anywhere, but there's plenty to go around in a top passing game with little depth beyond the big three and scant contributions from the tight ends. Kupp's ACL recovery is on schedule, allowing for participation at the outset of training camp.

Three receivers were taken in the top 10 of the 2017 draft and three more in the second round, but it was Kupp, a third-rounder, who led the class in catches and finished second in yards and TDs. At 6-2, 205, Kupp has good size but below-average speed (4.62 40 at the combine). He largely played out of the slot where his strong route running, unusual size for the position, good hands and high football IQ helped him find open spaces and make plays. It also helped to have offensive wizard Sean McVay calling plays and scheming him open. Accordingly, Kupp put up astoundingly efficient numbers for a slot man - 9.2 YPT and 14.0 YPC. His five touchdowns were disappointing given his 23 red-zone targets (T-2nd), though only seven of those looks were from inside the 10. In 2018, Kupp should largely reprise last year's role, though newly acquired Brandin Cooks likely will see more passes than the departed Sammy Watkins. Whether that cuts into Kupp's or Robert Woods' targets remains to be seen.

Kupp capped off his four years at Eastern Washington as the Division I leader in career receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns. He also silenced concerns about the level of competition he faced in college with monster games against Washington State and Oregon (27 receptions for 452 yards and six touchdowns combined) over his final two seasons. However, his athleticism and ability to succeed as an outside receiver at the NFL level are in question. Kupp ran a mediocre 4.62 40-yard dash at the combine and primarily lined up out of the slot at Eastern Washington. While he's a natural pass catcher with a competitive edge, he'll be hard-pressed to carve out a role immediately following the acquisition of Sammy Watkins, creating a clear-cut top trio of wideouts along with Robert Woods and Tavon Austin.

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Not present for start of OTAs

WRLos Angeles Rams

Ankle

May 24, 2023

Kupp (ankle) isn't taking part in the start of the Rams' OTA workouts, as he and his wife are expecting their third child soon, Skyler Carlin of USA Today reports.

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Progressing well after surgery

WRLos Angeles Rams

Ankle

January 15, 2023

Kupp told reporters during Rams exit interviews that his rehab from ankle surgery is going well, Cameron DeSilva of USA Today reports.

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Unlikely to return this season

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Ankle

December 13, 2022

Rams head coach Sean McVay said Tuesday that he doesn't see a scenario in which Kupp (ankle) returns from injured reserve before the end of the season, Greg Beacham of The Associated Press reports. "You won't see Cooper this year," McVay said. "Aaron [Donald], there's still a possibility, but Cooper, I would be hard-pressed to see any scenario that he would play again this year."

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Likely out 6-to-8 weeks

WRLos Angeles Rams

Ankle

November 20, 2022

Kupp is expected to miss 6-to-8 weeks after undergoing surgery Wednesday to address his right high-ankle sprain, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

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Needs surgery, going on IR

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Ankle

November 15, 2022

Rams head coach Sean McVay said Kupp will undergo surgery Wednesday to address his right high-ankle sprain, and the receiver will be placed on injured reserve, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

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