Rafael Cooper plays RB in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2002 with DET, capping a 1-season NFL career. Conversion is his calling card, grading in the 81st percentile among his peers.
Size
5'11", 205#
College
Louisville; Minnesota
Draft
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Seasons
2002–2002
2002 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology26th percentile among RBs · limited sample
5 games · 13 touches
2002 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speedno data▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burstno data▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size27▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency39▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry75▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion81▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving8▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security65▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume38▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency11▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
| Season | Tm | SI | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | DET | 45 | 5 | 57 | 1 | 4 |
Career profile
Rafael Cooper has appeared in 5 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with DET.
He has rushed for 57 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 1 pass for 4 yards and 0 touchdowns.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game50 vs TB, 2002 Week 15
- Most receiving yards in a game4 on 1 catches vs MIN, 2002 Week 17
2002 splits
regular season2002 game log
Rafael Cooper — common questions
- What position does Rafael Cooper play?
- Rafael Cooper is listed as an RB.
- Which teams has Rafael Cooper played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Rafael Cooper has played for DET (2002).
- Where did Rafael Cooper go to college?
- Rafael Cooper played college football at Louisville; Minnesota.
- How many touchdowns has Rafael Cooper scored?
- Rafael Cooper has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
- What is Rafael Cooper's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Rafael Cooper rated 45.0 for 2002, the 26th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Joey HarringtonQB · 2002
- James StewartRB · 2002
- Mike McMahonQB · 2002
- Bill SchroederWR · 2002
- Az-Zahir HakimWR · 2002
- Cory SchlesingerFB · 2002
- Aveion CasonRB · 2002
- Mikhael RicksTE · 2002