MOBILE, Ala. (AP) -Florida receiver Riley Cooper is setting his sights on the NFL, not the major leagues.
Cooper said Monday that he has decided to focus on a pro football career. He was a 25th-round draft pick of baseball’s Texas Rangers last June and was set to receive half of his signing bonus at a scheduled physical on Jan. 17.
Tim Tebow’s favorite target started preparations on Monday for the Senior Bowl with his Gators quarterback.
He said he made his career choice late in the season and informed the Rangers right after the Sugar Bowl.
Cooper was a second-team All-SEC pick and led the team with 961 receiving yards and nine touchdowns.
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