Louis Cooper was drafted No. 305 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1985 NFL Draft out of Western Carolina. 102 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #305
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 102
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 143rd at Western Carolina
The pick
How Louis Cooper came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
102 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Games played
- 102
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 143rd among Western Carolina picks
- Final season
- 19938 years after the draft
Around pick 305
Who came off the board on either side of Louis Cooper.
Boston College
Florida
Tulane
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Louis Cooper in the 1985 NFL Draft
Louis Cooper is a Linebacker out of Western Carolina selected No. 305 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1985 NFL Draft. 102 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Western Carolina has produced 7 NFL draft picks since 1982.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Louis Cooper drafted?
Louis Cooper was selected No. 305 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/louis-cooper.
What college did Louis Cooper play for?
Louis Cooper played college football at Western Carolina in the Southern Conference. See every Western Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/western-carolina-catamounts.
How did Louis Cooper's NFL career turn out?
102 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/louis-cooper.