LOOK: Raiders' Amari Cooper gives his mom the 'house and car of her dreams'

The star receiver grew up in the projects without a car

Amari Cooper is probably best known for being one of the best young wide receivers in the NFL. In two seasons, the 2015 first-round pick has blossomed in the Raiders offense, thanks in no small part to his burgeoning relationship with quarterback Derek Carr. And while that makes for a nice story -- the Raiders qualified for the playoffs in January for the first time since 2002 -- it’s Cooper’s relationship with his mother that has been instrumental in all the on-field success that followed. It’s why he posted this to Instagram on Monday night:

I grew up in the projects, we didn't even own a car.. The whole story is way too long and melancholic, but just know a dream can go a long way if it's followed by faith and hard work. It took us 20+ years but now my mother has the house and car of her dreams. You deserve it mama, I love you. #JustTheBeginning

A post shared by Amari Cooper (@amaricooper9) on Mar 20, 2017 at 5:00pm PDT

“I grew up in the projects, we didn’t even own a car,” Cooper wrote. “The whole story is way too long and melancholic, but just know a dream can go a long way if it’s followed by faith and hard work. It took us 20-plus years but now my mother has the house and car of her dreams. You deserve it mama, I love you. #JustTheBeginning.”

Cooper, selected fourth overall out of Alabama, has 155 career receptions for 2,233 yards and 11 touchdowns. He’s heading into Year 3 of a four-year deal that will pay him $22.7 million.