Former FCS WR Ryan Coogler Wins First Academy Award

Coogler, who won his first Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for “Sinners,” was a solid receiver for the Hornets, posting 1,213 yards on 112 receptions with 6 touchdowns over three full seasons.

While his football career with the Hornets is impressive, his filmography is next level: “Creed,” “Black Panther,” “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” “Sinners,” and more, as a producer.

From the FCS to the red carpet, Ryan Coogler has dominated all facets of his life.