The former Seminole is looking to carve a path back to the NFL.

Florida State has 32 players on rosters across the NFL. However, there are multiple professional football leagues where players can carve out a living in the modern age of football.

Arena Football has been around for decades but it has fallen into the background with the CFL (Canadian Football League) and UFL (United Football League) rising alongside the NFL. The unique sport, which features 8v8 play instead of the traditional 11v11, will be back in 2025 with 11 teams competing in Arena Football One.

Former Seminole Robert Cooper will be suiting up in the league this spring as he continues to try to carve his way back to the NFL. On Thursday night, the Southwest Kansas Storm announced they had signed Cooper to a contract. The Storm is located in Dodge City, Kansas, and plays in the 5,300-capacity United Wireless Arena.

Cooper has bounced around during his professional career after going undrafted in 2023. He initially signed with the Seattle Seahawks but ended up being released during training camp. Cooper had a brief tenure with the Philadelphia Eagles that same season. The Miami Dolphins brought him in for a training camp stint in 2024, though he ultimately didn’t end up making the roster.

It’ll be interesting to see how Cooper fits into the league. Three defensive linemen are allowed on the field. With that being said, the defensive front is not allowed to run stunts or twists at the line of scrimmage and can only rush straight ahead.