Steelers Mock Draft: Omar Cooper Jr. at 21

0:00It's April 7th. This is NFL News today, AI-powered stories shaping the season. With the 2026 NFL draft just under three weeks away, the Pittsburgh Steelers keep getting tied to top-wide receiver talents in mock. Drafts. The latest from pro football focus has them grabbing Indiana's Omar Cooper Jr. at the 21st overall pick in the first round. This would mark the second year in a row. They'd go for a receiver to fire up the fan base right out the gate. As in Pittsburgh would love it, and nationally too, since Cooper helped Indiana snag a championship. He's got that explosive spark the Steelers' offense has lacked lately, often compared to Debo Samuel for his elite play after the catch-forcing. 27 missed tackles last season, good for fourth among college receivers. Over his final two seasons, the six-foot speedster, piled up 1,531 yards and 20 touchdowns on 97 catches, showing serious yards after catch-tos. As the Steelers scout these options, this mock draft has folks buzzing about finally boosting

1:04that passing game for real contention.