Jets considered Indiana WR Omar Cooper at No. 16 overall pick

Jets eyed Hoosiers speedster in first-round draft mix.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Apr 241 min read

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Jets eyed Hoosiers speedster in first-round draft mix. Video

What happened: NFL Network's Ian Rapoport identified Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper as a player the New York Jets evaluated with their No. 16 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Jets ultimately passed, selecting EDGE rusher Malik Nabers instead per recent reports. Cooper remains on the board entering Day 2.

Why it matters: New York faces WR depth issues after a 7-10 finish in 2025, needing speed opposite Garrett Wilson. Passing on Cooper, who ran a 4.38 40-yard dash, shifts focus to later-round value amid adjusting Jets' WR prop overs downward. Highlights Jets' defensive rebuild priority over offensive weapons.

By the numbers: {"Jets 2025 record": "7-10", "Jets draft position": "No. 16", "Omar Cooper 2025 college stats": "85 rec, 1,234 yds, 12 TD", "Draft movement": "Cooper to Jets pre-pick, now off board; Jets WR1 prop adjusted -15 yds/game"}

What to watch: Monitor Cooper's selection in Rounds 2-3; watch Jets' Day 2 trades for WR help.

Sources

@RapSheet Apr 23, 10:52 PM ET

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