Maryland native and standout Ball State running back Marquez Cooper announced on social media Friday that he plans to enter the transfer portal. Cooper was a second-team All-MAC selection in 2023, rushing for 1043 yards and four touchdowns for the Cardinals.
The Spring transfer window is set to open on April 16 and close again on April 30.
Thank you Ball State I will be in the transfers portal by the end of the day!
— Marquez Cooper (@quez__15) February 23, 2024
If he does sign with a new team, it will be Cooper's third college program. At Kent State, Cooper was a first-team All-MAC selection in 2022 and second-team in 2021. He ranks sixth in Kent State program history with 2,813 total rushing yards as a Golden Flash. Cooper transferred to Ball State following the 2022 season.
In four college seasons, Cooper has 17 games with over 100 rushing yards.
Ball State had Cooper listed at 5'8" and 184 pounds. He was a two-star recruit coming out of Quince Orchard High School.
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