Marquis Cooper was drafted No. 79 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Washington. 42 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
2004 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 16 · #79 overall
Marquis Cooper Washington Draft
Marquis Cooper was drafted No. 79 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Washington. 42 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #79
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2004
- NFL games
- 42
- Career AV
- 2112th at Washington
The pick
How Marquis Cooper came off the board in 2004.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
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Washington
Pac-10 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 223 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 136 prospect64.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
42 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 42
- Career approximate value
- 2112th among Washington picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2100% of career value
- Final season
- 20084 years after the draft
Around pick 79
Who came off the board on either side of Marquis Cooper.
Clemson
Fresno State
Arkansas
Utah State · 2× Pro Bowl
Washington in the 2004 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Washington
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Marquis Cooper in the 2004 NFL Draft
Marquis Cooper is a Linebacker out of Washington selected No. 79 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2004 NFL Draft. 42 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Washington has produced 191 NFL draft picks since 1980.
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 Marquis Cooper drafted?
Marquis Cooper was selected No. 79 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2004 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 16). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/marquis-cooper.
What college did Marquis Cooper play for?
Marquis Cooper played college football at Washington in the Pac-10. See every Washington draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/washington-huskies.
How did Marquis Cooper's NFL career turn out?
42 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/marquis-cooper.