Amari Cooper dominates Alabama vs. LSU battle in NFL

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper (89) runs against Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson (21) and free safety Rashad Johnson (26) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Cooper of the Oakland Raiders and Peterson of the Arizona Cardinals never played against one another when they were in college.

We sure wish they did after the former Alabama receiver and LSU cover corner had their own little Bama-LSU showdown in the NFL preseason on Sunday.

The rookie receiver went toe-to-toe with the defensive back and hauled in a 37-yard completion from Derek Carr — not a bad highlight reel for Cooper.

Peterson, the former LSU star was drafted 5th overall in the 2011, has been named to the NFL All-Pro team twice. But the veteran had some trouble dragging down the rookie who gained an extra 15 yards after first contact.

.@AmariCooper9 just lined up against one of the best CBs in the NFL. And put him on skates. #ACDC #AZvsOAK http://t.co/vTFJZ049aA
— NFL (@NFL) August 31, 2015

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