Omar Cooper Jr. was drafted by the N.Y. Jets, becoming the 5th wide receiver and 30th overall player in the 2026 NFL Draft.
COLLEGE PRODUCTION
Omar Cooper Jr. took a real jump in 2025 and showed he could be more than just a piece of the offense. He became a true go-to target for Indiana and produced like it.
He finished with 69 catches for 937 yards and 13 touchdowns, and what really stands out is how efficiently he was doing it. His 81.4% catch rate is strong, and his 21.3% target share shows the offense trusted him in a big way.
This was not just a guy catching a few schemed-up touches. He was a major part of the passing game and delivered week after week.
The touchdown jump also matters. Finding the end zone 13 times tells you he knows how to get open when the field gets tight and the windows get smaller.
FILM
Omar Cooper Jr. is a big, powerful athlete who plays with a “bully” mentality.
The first thing that jumps out is his initial burst. He has a serious gear right at the start of the play that catches defenders off guard, helping him get downfield in a hurry. While he’s explosive in a straight line, he can look a bit “clunky” or stiff when he has to make sharp turns. He doesn’t always have that smooth, fluid movement you see from smaller guys, but he makes up for it with raw strength.
He plays much bigger than his 6’0″ frame. He’s an explosive leaper who loves to go up and grab the ball out of the air at its highest point. He is extremely comfortable catching the ball while being hit, using his strong hands and sturdy frame to shield defenders away. For a quarterback, he’s a great target because he makes the “throwing window” feel much larger than it actually is.
After the catch, he’s a handful. He runs like a rugged ball carrier, often bouncing off multiple tacklers and fighting for every extra inch. He isn’t just looking to get out of bounds; he’s looking to punish defenders in the open field.
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