Zerrick Cooper

Served as a backup quarterback during his first active season in 2017.

2017: Was 25-41 passing for 256 yards and two touchdowns against no interceptions in 104 snaps over 10 games ... completed 61.0 percent of his passes and had a 129.5 pass efficiency rating ... had 18 yards on 10 carries ... was 4-6 passing for 37 yards and a touchdown along with an 11-yard carry against Kent State on Sept. 2 ... was 10-14 passing for 88 yards at Syracuse on Oct. 13 ... was 7-11 passing for 105 yards and a touchdown against no interceptions along with eight yards on two carries against The Citadel on Nov. 18.

2016: Redshirted.

Before Clemson: Rated among the top 300 overall players in the nation by ESPN, 247 sports, Rivals and Scout ... listed as fourth best overall prospect in Georgia by ESPN ... ninth-best quarterback prospect in the nation by ESPN ... seventh-best quarterback in the nation by 247 Sports ... played quarterback and safety at Jonesboro High School ... completed 161-267 passes for 2,039 yards and 21 touchdowns in 2015 ... threw just four interceptions ... helped team to a 11-2 record and the quarterfinals of the state playoffs ... also added 359 yards rushing ... named the Region 4 Player of the Year ... also all-county and honorable mention all-state ... injured as a junior, but a part time starter as a sophomore when he completed 86-155 passes for 1200 yards and eight scores ... also starter on the basketball team as a senior, he was key reserve as a sophomore ... played his high school football for De’Timothy Floyd ... selected Clemson over offers from Florida and Kentucky ... recruited by Mike Reed and Brandon Streeter.

Personal: Majoring in parks, recreation & tourism management.

*Courtesy Clemson Media Guide