NYJ Omar Cooper Jr.
NFL wide receiver. Position: WR. Team: New York Jets.
Quick Facts
- Position: WR
- Team: New York Jets (NYJ)
- Draft: No. 30 overall, 2026 draft (1st round)
- College: Indiana University
2026 Outlook
No. 30 overall pick in 2026 draft as Jets' answer to offensive weapons needs. Rookie WR battling Adonai Mitchell for WR2 role on Jets. At Indiana in 2025, recorded 69 receptions for 937 yards and 14 TDs—performance as a national-championship receiver who thrived in RAC situations and won one-on-one matchups. Versatile skillset compared to Deebo Samuel at his peak—can make contested deep catches or function as gadget player on jet sweeps. QB Geno Smith (40th-lowest yards per pass attempt in 2025) is a concern for upside. Sports Illustrated projected Cooper Jr. as better fantasy option than veteran Mitchell due to dynamic skillset and versatility. (per Fantasy Football Training Camp Battle: Omar Cooper Jr. vs. Adonai Mitchell)
The Jets traded up late in Round 1 to secure Cooper Jr., pairing him with Kenyon Sadiq and other offensive weapons to address their league-worst 2025 passing offense. Cooper Jr. brings flexibility in positioning (slot or outside) and should benefit from an upgraded receiving room alongside Garrett Wilson. (per After the NFL Draft, the Jets Finally Have a Plan on Both Sides)
Role / Depth Chart
Rookie competing for WR2 role. Fighting Adonai Mitchell for starting opportunities.
Injury Status
None noted.
Recent News
- 2026-04-23 — Indiana’s Omar Cooper Jr. selected by New York Jets with pick No. 30 in 2026 NFL Draft (Indiana’s Omar Cooper Jr. selected by New York Jets with pick No. 30 in 2026 NFL Draft)
- 2026-04-24 — Omar Cooper Jr. Drafted by New York Jets: Fantasy Football Impact, Depth Chart, and... (Omar Cooper Jr. Drafted by New York Jets: Fantasy Football Impact, Depth Chart, and...)
- 2026-06-17 — Fantasy Football Training Camp Battle: Omar Cooper Jr. vs. Adonai Mitchell (Fantasy Football Training Camp Battle: Omar Cooper Jr. vs. Adonai Mitchell)
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- 2026-06-10 — Malik Nabers Among Potential 2026 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Busts (Malik Nabers Among Potential 2026 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Busts)
- 2026-03-08 — Fantasy Football Mock Draft: Superflex Dynasty Startup (2026) (Fantasy Football Mock Draft: Superflex Dynasty Startup (2026))
- 2026-06-19 — DBro’s Perfect Fantasy Football Draft: Strategy, Advice & Targets (2026) (DBro’s Perfect Fantasy Football Draft: Strategy, Advice & Targets (2026))
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