Jets Eyeing Omar Cooper for Draft

0:00It's April 9th. This is NFL News Today, your AI-powered source for everything NFL. The 2026 NFL Draft looks stacked for teams hunting wide receivers, and the New York Jets are right in the mix. They're reportedly extremely high on Indiana's Omar Cooper, Jr., a dynamic slot guy who could pair perfectly as a number two option next to Garrett Wilson. With just two weeks until Draft 9, insiders like Jordan Reed from ESPN say the Jets plan to get aggressive upgrading their receiver room. Cooper's been buzzing in mock drafts linked to New York all-off season thanks to his breakout year leading Indiana to a national title. Fans and analysts are hyped about his fit, picturing him lighting up the slot while Wilson and maybe at an eye Mitchell handled the outside. At 6 foot 0 and 201 pounds, his quickness and hands make him a nightmare for defenses in tight spaces. New reports pay him going no earlier than the 16th pick right in the Jets wheelhouse. Or, they could trade up from their 33rd spot in.

1:02Round 2. Either way, grabbing him would instantly deepen that offense without reaching for a top tier name. As the Jets keep stacking moves like their Geno Smith trade, keep eyes on Cooper. He might just be the piece that elevates their passing game come. Draft Day