Cornelius Cooper
Cornelius Cooper is an American former football player and coach. He was the 13th head football coach at Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas and he held that position for two seasons, from 1980 until 1981. His record at Prairie View was 4–16.
Cooper played offensive tackle at Prairie View and was selected in the 11th round of the in 1968 NFL/AFL draft by the Miami Dolphins.
Cooper later taught in the West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District.