Jets pick Omar Cooper Jr., No. 30 overall

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The New York Jets selected Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. with the No. 30 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Cooper grew up in Indianapolis, starred at Lawrence North High School, and was a three-sport athlete before becoming a standout at Indiana University. His selection delivered Indiana its second first-round pick in this draft, underscoring the Hoosiers' rising NFL profile. The Jets add a young, explosive receiving option WHO should increase depth and athleticism in their passing game.

JP Acosta

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I think the pick I'm the most cautiously excited for is Kenyon Sadiq and NYJ. Leaguewide, 12 personnel usage is the highest its been since 2012, and it feels like adding Sadiq means the Jets could major in 12. Add in Cooper Jr and you could have some fun layering to the offense

4545d ago

Sailor_Chris2

Maybe next year but Geno is doodoo

Chris Vannini

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Indiana hadn't had a first-round pick since 1994. Two tonight with Fernando Mendoza and Omar Cooper.

3945d ago

NFL Daily News

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Jets 1st-round haul: 1.02 - EDGE David Bailey 1.16 - TE Kenyon Sadiq 1.30 - WR Omar Cooper Jr.

3545d ago

Matt Barrows

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The 49ers are up. Omar Cooper, Denzel Boston, Cashius Howell are all on the board ...

1845d ago

Christopher Price

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Patriots are coming into view. A few names still on the board: WR Omar Cooper Jr. WR Denzel Boston OT Caleb Lomu EDGE Keldric Faulk EDGE T.J. Parker DT Kayden McDonald

1845d ago

Inside the Hall

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Former IU football wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. selected No. 30 overall in 2026 NFL draft www.insidethehall.com/2026/04/23/f... #iufb

1445d ago

ProFootballTalk

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Jets trade back into first round and draft Indiana WR Omar Cooper at 30.

1145d ago

Douglas Reyes-Ceron

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NOOOOOOO why does Omar Cooper have to wind up at the godforsaken Jets

1545d ago

timkawakami.bsky.social

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Omar Cooper is falling... do the 49ers think they can get him at 30? Do they pass him on again if he's still there for them?

1045d ago

Nathan Jahnke

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A little worried Omar Cooper Jr. will only play in 3 wide receiver sets for New York, on a team that will presumably use a lot of 12 personnel, given their investment in the position the last two drafts.

845d ago

Hudl IQ

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Omar Cooper Jr. (WR, Indiana) is a Swiss Army knife and YAC monster who played a big role in the Hoosiers' historic title run. 7.0 Yards After Catch per Reception 63% Receiving Success % 75% Catch % He's a rugged playmaker with versatility and elite hands. #NFLDraft

245d ago

SB Nation

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30. New York Jets — Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana Grade: A He will be a perfect compliment to Garrett Wilson, and between Wilson, Sadiq, and now Cooper, suddenly this Jets passing game looks much better. www.sbnation.com/nfl/1111962/...