Did Cooper Manning Play Football In The NFL?

Did Cooper Manning play football in the NFL? This is a question that we get asked a lot, and the answer is yes! Cooper played for the New Orleans Saints from 2001 to 2005.

Cooper Manning

Early life

Cooper Manning was born on March 6, 1974, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is the middle son of former NFL quarterback Archie Manning and Olivia Manning. He has an older brother, Peyton Manning, and a younger brother, Eli Manning. All three boys were high school quarterbacks in New Orleans. Cooper played his freshman and sophomore years at Isidore Newman School before transferring to his father’s Alma Mater, Ole Miss, for his junior and senior seasons.

High school football career

Cooper Manning played high school football for Isidore Newman School in Uptown New Orleans, Louisiana. He was a highly recruited quarterback prospect. He was one of the top quarterback prospects in the nation, and he had committed to play college football for the Ole Miss Rebels. However, Manning’s career ended before it even started. during a routine physical examination for his incoming freshman year at Ole Miss, it was discovered that he had a congenital condition that caused his spinal cord to narrow. This made it susceptible to injury, and it was recommended that he not play football.

College football career

Cooper Manning was a standout wide receiver at Isidore Newman School in New Orleans, Louisiana. He caught 73 passes for 1,337 yards and 17 touchdowns as a senior, earning him All-American honors by USA Today. He also played defensive back and returned punts and kickoffs. As a result of his accomplishments, he was named Gatorade Circle of Champions National Player-of-the-Year and Louisiana’s Mr. Football. He was also a finalist for the Parade Magazine All-American Player of the Year award.

NFL career

Pre-draft

Before being drafted, Manning was regarded as one of the best quarterback prospects. He was invited to the NFL Scouting Combine, and completed all of the combine drills except for the 40-yard dash. He also decided to not participate in any team workouts or interviews. NFL draft experts and analysts projected Manning as a surefire first round pick. ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. had him ranked as the number one overall player available in the draft, while Todd McShay had him ranked as the second overall player.

Professional career

Cooper Manning, older brother of NFL quarterbacks Peyton and Eli Manning, was a quarterback at the University of Mississippi before a spinal condition forced him to stop playing football.

Post-NFL career

After being forced to retire from the NFL due to injuries, Cooper Manning didn’t give up on his love for the game. He became a sports analyst and commentator. He has worked for Fox Sports, theSEC Network, and ESPN. In 2017, he was inducted into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame.

Business ventures

In 2007, Manning teamed up with brother Peyton and Papa John’s Pizza founder John Schnatter to open fourteen Papa John’s restaurants in the New Orleans area. The stores were closed following Hurricane Katrina. In March 2011, the Mannings sold the franchise rights to Papa John’s International.

Manning has also done work as an investment banker. He worked for Lehman Brothers from 2001 until 2008. In 2008, he joined the New York office of Allen & Company LLC, an independent investment bank specializing in media and technology industries.

Broadcasting career

Cooper Manning, the brother of Peyton and Eli Manning, did not play football in the NFL. However, he has enjoyed a successful career in broadcasting. He is currently a host on the “The Manning Hour” on SiriusXM NFL Radio and an analyst on SEC Network’s “The Paul Finebaum Show.”