From his late high school through college years, Kupp got to be a counselor at the Manning Passing Academy at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana. It was a coup. Because of the superstardom of Peyton and Eli Manning, their academy has become the nation’s premier offensive football skills camp in the country for young players.

The Seahawks agreed to terms on a deal with former Rams standout Cooper Kupp, a Yakima native who will be returning to his home state.