Bump Cooper Jr.
Ryan "Bump" Cooper Jr. is an American professional football cornerback for the Birmingham Stallions of the United [Football League (2024)|United Football League]. He played college football at the College of San Mateo, and for Oregon State.College career
During Cooper's three-year career at San Mateo from 2019 through 2021, he played in 22 games, where he notched 47 tackles and four interceptions.Cooper decided to commit to play division 1 college football for the Oregon State Beavers. During Cooper's two-year career with the Beavers in 2022 and 2023, he appeared in 23 games, where he totaled 82 tackles, with five being for a loss, a sack and a half, 18 pass deflections, four interceptions, and a touchdown.Professional career
Baltimore Ravens
After not being selected in the 2024 NFL draft, Cooper signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent. However, on August 27, 2024, Cooper was released during final roster cuts but was re-signed to the team's practice squad the following day. In Week 8, Cooper made his NFL debut against the Cleveland Browns, after being elevated from the team's practice squad. He was released on November 19.On November 26, 2024, Cooper was signed to the Seattle Seahawks practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with Seattle on January 6, 2025. Cooper was waived by the Seahawks on February 21.On February 24, 2025, Cooper was claimed off waivers by the Miami Dolphins. He was waived on May 8. Cooper was re-signed on May 27, and waived on July 26.On July 27, 2025, Cooper was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets. On August 26, he was waived with an injury settlement by the Jets as part of final roster cuts.On January 14, 2025, Cooper was selected by the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League.Personal life
Two of Cooper's cousins, Rejzohn Wright and Nahshon Wright, have both played in the NFL. Rejzohn is a cornerback currently with the New Orleans Saints, and Nahshon is a cornerback for the Chicago Bears.