Drafted 30th overall in the 1st round of the 2026 draft, Omar Cooper Jr. arrived from Indiana. He's currently with NYJ, in his 1st season in the league. Few match his efficiency, which grades in the 93rd percentile.
Size
6'0", 199#
College
Indiana
Draft
Rd 1, 30th overall (2026)
Seasons
2026–2026
2026 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology85th percentile among WRs · limited sample
2 games · 8 targets
2026 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed59▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst54▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).
Size46▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands90▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat58▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability88▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share75▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share75▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency93▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume44▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
| Season | Tm | SI | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NYJ | 66.1 | 2 | 7 | 133 | 1 |
Career profile
Omar Cooper Jr. has appeared in 2 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with NYJ.
As a receiver he has caught 7 passes for 133 yards and 1 touchdown.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most receiving yards in a game103 on 6 catches, 1 TD vs NE, 2026 Week 6
2026 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 2 | 7 3.5/g | 133 67/g | 1 |
| In division | 1 | 6 6.0/g | 103 103/g | 1 |
| Out of division | 1 | 1 1.0/g | 30 30/g | 0 |
| In wins | 1 | 1 1.0/g | 30 30/g | 0 |
| In losses | 1 | 6 6.0/g | 103 103/g | 1 |
| On grass | 1 | 1 1.0/g | 30 30/g | 0 |
| On turf | 1 | 6 6.0/g | 103 103/g | 1 |
| Outdoors | 2 | 7 3.5/g | 133 67/g | 1 |
Omar Cooper Jr. — common questions
- What position does Omar Cooper Jr. play?
- Omar Cooper Jr. is listed as a WR.
- Which teams has Omar Cooper Jr. played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Omar Cooper Jr. has played for NYJ (2026).
- Where did Omar Cooper Jr. go to college?
- Omar Cooper Jr. played college football at Indiana.
- When was Omar Cooper Jr. drafted?
- Omar Cooper Jr. was selected in round 1, 30th overall, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Omar Cooper Jr. scored?
- Omar Cooper Jr. has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
- What is Omar Cooper Jr.'s ScoutIndex Rating?
- Omar Cooper Jr. rated 66.1 for 2026, the 85th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Geno SmithQB · 2026
- Garrett WilsonWR · 2026
- Braelon AllenRB · 2026
- Breece HallRB · 2026
- Isaiah WilliamsWR · 2026
- Kenyon SadiqTE · 2026
- Adonai MitchellWR · 2026
- Mason TaylorTE · 2026
Drafted in round 1, 2026
- Fernando MendozaQB · pick 1
- David BaileyLB · pick 2
- Jeremiyah LoveRB · pick 3
- Carnell TateWR · pick 4
- Arvell ReeseLB · pick 5
- Mansoor DelaneCB · pick 6
- Sonny StylesLB · pick 7
- Jordyn TysonWR · pick 8
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