Omar Cooper
Receiving Stats (WR / TE)
| Year | Team | Games | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | TDs | YAC | 1st Downs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NYJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Career Summary
Omar Cooper Jr. is a wide receiver who moved from Indiana to the New York Jets.
After helping the Hoosiers win the 2025 national championship, he became the 30th selection in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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Early Life
Cooper grew up in Indianapolis.
Born December 14, 2003, he is the son of Vnemina and Omar Cooper.
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High School
Cooper attended Lawrence North High School.
He finished with 132 catches, 2,856 yards and 22 touchdowns. A two-time IFCA Top 50 all-state selection, he helped Lawrence North win its first sectional title since 1990.
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College Career
Cooper developed into a leading Indiana receiver.
He debuted in 2022 and began making starts in 2023. In 2024 he caught 28 passes for 594 yards and seven scores, then produced 69 catches, 937 yards and 13 receiving touchdowns in 2025.
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Path to the NFL
The Jets traded into the first round to select Cooper.
New York sent picks 33 and 179 to San Francisco for pick 30 in the 2026 draft. Cooper had run a 4.42-second combine 40-yard dash.
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NFL Career
Cooper signed his rookie contract with New York in June 2026.
The Jets announced his signing June 1, following his selection as their third first-round pick.
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Career Accomplishments
Cooper earned national and conference recognition at Indiana.
His 2025 honors included FWAA second-team All-America and second-team All-Big Ten. He also tied Indiana's single-game record with four touchdown receptions against Indiana State.
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Playing Style
Cooper offers receiving versatility and run-after-catch ability.
Jets coach Aaron Glenn highlighted his hands, blocking and ability to play inside or outside. Cooper identifies gaining yards after receptions as a strength.
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