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Omar Cooper Jr. picked 30th in 2026 NFL Draft. Here's what the New York Jets are getting
Cooper brings 69 catches and 13 touchdowns from a national title season, giving New York a versatile downfield target with strong after-the-catch ability.
- On Thursday, the New York Jets selected Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. with the 30th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, adding an experienced pass-catching target to their offensive arsenal.
- Cooper helped the Indiana Hoosiers win their first national championship in program history during the 2025 season, leading the team with 69 catches for 937 yards and 13 touchdowns.
- At the NFL Scouting Combine and his Pro Day, Cooper recorded a 4.42-second 40-yard dash and 37-inch vertical jump, earning a 9.16 Relative Athletic Score highlighting his elite athleticism.
- Alongside Cooper, the Jets added Oregon tight end Keyon Sadiq and Texas Tech edge defender David Bailey in the first round, reshaping New York's offensive weapons.
- Cooper is the first Indiana University receiver drafted since Denver selected Cory Latimer in 2014, and this draft marks the first time in program history Indiana has produced multiple first-round picks.
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