With Keiser's 2023 Fall Football Camp under way, KUSeahawks.com will spotlight the team's newcomers with a number of fun and interesting questions.
 
Each day, we will talk to multiple first-year Seahawks. Today's first spotlight will feature defensive back Melik Cooper, a 5-foot-10, 180-pound native of Port St. Lucie, Florida.
 

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In a movie about your life, what movie star would play you?
Superman (not the actor who plays Superman but the actual superhero)
 
What was your favorite cartoon growing up?
SpongeBob SquarePants
 
If you could eat only one thing the rest of your life, what would that be?
Chicken Wings and Fries
 
Besides a football player, what do you want to be when you grow up?
An entrepreneur. I really see myself owning my own business
 
Who do you model your game after / who is your favorite pro-athlete?
The Honey badger (Tyrann Mathieu)
 
What's your favorite football movie?
The Blind Side
 
What's the number on song or most recent song on your playlist?
First Class – Hotboii
 
Do you have any hidden talents?
No hidden talents, just all legit
 
Do you have any gameday rituals?
I pray to GOD and call my mom and my dad
 
What's your favorite postgame meal?
Pasta and Garlic Bread from Olive Garden



 

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Be sure to check back with KUSeahawks.com each day for the latest Newcomer Spotlight as well as the latest on this year's fall camp. 

Previous Newcomer Spotlights
Beau Beard (8/8)
Daniel Bello (8/8)
Jeffery Anglin (8/8)
Tommie Battle IV (8/8)
Andrew Burnette (8/9)
Quadar Cargill (8/9)
Damari Charlton (8/9)
Chris Cirillo (8/9)
 

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The 2023 season kicks off on Thursday, August 31, as the Seahawks host the Mississippi College Choctaws. Game time from the Keiser Mutli-Purpose Field is set for 6:00 p.m. Season Tickets for the 2023 will go on sale beginning at noon on Thursday, August 10. Fans can check back on KUSeahawks.com on Thursday for more information.
 

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