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 betting markets adjusting Jets' WR prop overs downward. Highlights Jets' defensive rebuild priority over offensive weapons.
The data edge
{"Jets 2025 record": "7-10", "Jets draft position": "No. 16", "Omar Cooper 2025 college stats": "85 rec, 1,234 yds, 12 TD", "Draft odds movement": "Cooper to Jets +400 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.