University of Nevada Las Vegas

UNLV: A good-sized target who has moved back and forth from receiver to tight end for his Rebel career ... After starting preseason camp at tight end, he moved back into receiver rotation for 2009 season ... Hails from the same prep program that produced former Rebel place-kicker Sergio Aguayo (2004-07).

2008: Redshirted season.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2008 graduate of San Jacinto HS ... A PrepStar West Coast All-Region honoree and four-year starter under coach Bill Powell ... Named to the All-Southern California East Valley Division team as well as All-Mountain Pass League in 2007 after posting 37 receptions for 656 yards and seven TDs ... On defense he contributed 46 total tackles and eight interceptions ... The Tigers went 11-3 and lost in the 2007 CIF title game ... As a junior he had 66 receptions for 876 yards and 11 touchdowns ... Also ran on the track and field team.

PERSONAL: Gordon Alvin Cooper Jr. was born on May 23, 1990, in Riverside, CA ... The son of Leanne and Gordon Cooper ... Has a younger sister, Leola ... Has not declared a major.