Not every talented college underclassman with professional dreams tweets out the news of their decision to go pro.
Some of them do it the old fashioned way — by letting their dad tell a newspaper.
According to Josh Kendall of The State, South Carolina wide receiver Pharoh Cooper will play his final game for free Saturday against Clemson.
“He definitely appreciates the opportunity to play for South Carolina, and we as parents appreciate the opportunity they gave him,” Glen Cooper said. “He wants to ride the wave at its high point.”
The Gamecocks are 3-8 and not bowl eligible, which is part of the reason their coach quit in the middle of the season. But Cooper has been a bright spot, with 62 catches for 887 yards and seven touchdowns. He was a first-team All-SEC pick last year.
Cooper’s father said they’ve already been talking to agents (you think?) and have narrowed their choice to three, but that his son plans to return to school at some point to finish his degree.
