Cooper Kupp was viewed as a slot receiver when the Rams drafted him in 2017, appearing to lack the top-end speed and athleticism to win consistently outside. While it’s true that he’s not close to being the fastest receiver in football, he doesn’t need speed to get open.
He uses his route running and awareness to lose defenders, whether he starts in the slot or lines up on the boundary. But there’s no question he’s at his best when given room to work with out of the slot.
It’s why Touchdown Wire’s Doug Farrar named Kupp the best slot receiver in the NFL – and the numbers are there to back it up. According to Farrar, Kupp had the most slot receptions (117), yards (1,680) and touchdowns (12).
