Ricardo Cooper Jr.
Ricardo Cooper Jr.
Second year in the Maryland secondary, same address the whole way. One game to point at: 2 tackles against UCLA — Week 8, 2025.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- seasons on the roster
- game log
Career Arc
2025 snapshot
Season context · Team result + system
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Mike Locksley
Career stats
Signature game
SIGNATURE GAME · Week 3 · 2025
W 44–17
vs Towson
1 TOT · 1 SOLO
Dominant 27-point win at home against Towson.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Maryland
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive back · Maryland
Returning around him
- 1 Maryland player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -1 net (15 in / 16 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Maryland · Last season: 4-8 · Talent rank #52 · 2026 recruiting class #43
Background
As a Redshirt Sophomore (2025): 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 aga...