Jets Trade Up for Cooper: A Game-Changer

0:00It's April 25th. From kickoff to the final whistle, this is NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story. The New York Jets made ways in the 2026 NFL Draft by snagging wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. at Pick 30. They traded up just three spots from Pick 33, sending a second round pick and a fifth rounder at a 179 to the 49ers. Early moves like this set the tone for their rebuild. Cooper stood out last season at Indiana as one of the top offensive weapons in college ball. When the Hoosiers often sputtered, he stepped up big, often rescuing drives and supporting quarterback Fernando Mendoza. Fans and analysts are split on the trade cost, with some saying the Jets overpaid for that slight bump. That second rounder was prime real estate and giving away a late pick feel steep to critics. Still, the upside shines through. Cooper's talent dwarfs anyone at Pick 179, and the first round deal locks in a fifth year.

1:00Option. ESPN's Rich Semini notes it secured that three player first round class without risking a slide. Jets fans should feel good about this hall. It's a calculated bet on a game changer who can elevate the passing attack right away.