Earl Cooper (American football)

Earl Cooper
No. 49, 89, 86
PositionsFullback
Tight end
Personal information
Born (1957-09-17) September 17, 1957
Lexington, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight227 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High schoolLexington
CollegeRice
NFL draft1980: 1st round, 13th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards1,152
Rushing average3.9
Rushing TDs6
Receptions213
Receiving yards1,908
Receiving touchdowns12
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Marion Earl Cooper (born September 17, 1957) is an American former professional football player who was a fullback and tight end in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the San Francisco 49ers. He played college football for the Rice Owls and was selected by the 49ers in the first round of the 1980 NFL draft with the 13th overall pick.