Eric Cooper signed a “letter of intent” to join the University of Memphis Tigers this coming fall.

Eric Cooper

Eric is 5’11” and weighs 260 and has played prop for Germantown Rugby for the past year.  He played football for Germantown for 4 years.

Germantown Coach Kevin Roedel said, “Eric is one of the strongest players he has coached and can hold his own at prop. He is one of the best athletes we have on the team.”

Eric signed with the Tigers at the Germantown Rugby end of the season banquet under the watchful eyes of his proud father.  In discussions with Coach Cole of the Tigers, he expressed that he was thrilled to be continuing his rugby career with the Tigers.

Kameron and Eric

Eric Joins the Tigers with his teammate Kameron Walker.

We are certainly glad to have Eric on our side.