Omar Cooper Jr-WR-Indiana

Jan 21, 2026 at 9:54 PM

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Might be the most 49ers/Shanahan like receiver in the draft. Toughness, hands, YAC and outstanding run blocking ability. He's someone that in the right offense looks to be a much better pro than college player and he was a pretty good college receiver. I can see him progressing into a high level #2 WR that will remain a nightmare in the open field for NFL defenses.

Omar Cooper's body control is absolutely elite stuff. Followed this up with a YAC touchdown. pic.twitter.com/ev4x4hh8rI
— Jon Helmkamp (@JonHelmkamp) September 21, 2025

Omar Cooper is a stud and such a weapon with the ball in his hands 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/HsJUpEUpnw
— The Dynasty Grill (@FFDynastyGrill) January 20, 2026

IU's undefeated season hinging on this catch is so insane in retrospect.pic.twitter.com/FR1mS1rLHd
— ethan (@bigpacersguy) January 20, 2026

Indiana WR Omar Cooper Jr. is built like a RB and dangerous after the catch like it

♦?Sure-handed: 4% career drop rate; 56% on contested catches
♦?Foot speed to get vertical; worked both outside & slot
♦?Dime stop-start ability; short yardage king

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— Clint Goss (@NFLDraftDome) January 1, 2026

Omar Cooper Jr. leads the 2026 draft class with a career 30% avoided tackle rate, despite an impressive 12.9 ADOT.

He ranks in the 96th percentile of receiver prospects since 2019 in % of targets going for a touchdown at 13.4% and TD rate per route at 3.1%. pic.twitter.com/KwgF0SIV3j
— I Don't Watch Film (Football Analytics) (@NoFilm_Analysis) January 16, 2026

Omar Cooper Jr. is going to be a day 1 contributor for an NFL team pic.twitter.com/YxAJI2lxky
— NFL Draft Files (@NFL_DF) January 10, 2026

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Jan 21, 2026 at 10:03 PM

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I watched this guy a little bit the other day. He definitely fits the 49er mold.

[ Edited by Heroism on Jan 22, 2026 at 7:45 AM ]

Jan 22, 2026 at 3:39 AM

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I like this guy. He'd probably put up huge numbers if it weren't for the balanced attack Indiana had.

Jan 22, 2026 at 5:55 AM

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Is he "the next Deebo?"

Jan 22, 2026 at 7:12 AM

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PFF has him available with our second round pick. I doubt that's the case on the eve of the draft.

Jan 22, 2026 at 8:23 AM

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Originally posted by Butter:
Is he "the next Deebo?"

You know Kyle will be in love. I like both Indiana receivers. Did a mock on the PFF generator the other day and ended up with 4 Indiana guys without even realizing it.

Jan 22, 2026 at 8:29 AM

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Originally posted by genus49:
You know Kyle will be in love. I like both Indiana receivers. Did a mock on the PFF generator the other day and ended up with 4 Indiana guys without even realizing it.

They dont have freakish talent but they have guys that are just smart and determined as hell to succeed. I would love Cooper, Smith and Nowakowski on this team.

Jan 22, 2026 at 8:29 AM

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Kyle will absolutley love this kid. Would not shock me if this guy is our pick……even our first pick….for better or for worse. Kids a baller though for sure

Jan 26, 2026 at 3:45 PM

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Omar Cooper Jr. ends his Indiana career with 115 catches for 1,798 yards & 22 receiving TDs, plus two more rushing. Made one of the greatest grabs in #iufb history.

Cooper thought about leaving after 2023. He stayed. Now, he leaves as a national champion.https://t.co/FBHV4HLpM3
— Daniel Flick (@ByDanielFlick) January 26, 2026

[ Edited by Phoenix49ers on Jan 26, 2026 at 3:46 PM ]

Feb 13, 2026 at 3:52 PM

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Pretty tough, too. https://t.co/oattCDlXrR pic.twitter.com/FQt75jT44I
— Todd McShay (@McShay13) February 13, 2026

Feb 13, 2026 at 4:13 PM

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Just gonna post this, me like.

Feb 13, 2026 at 4:20 PM

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i kept mocking him in R2 but i think there is no way he last there i would take him with pick 27

Feb 13, 2026 at 6:24 PM

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Feb 13, 2026 at 6:53 PM

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Originally posted by ritz126:

Sheesh, that comp, tho.

That's not a bad comp at all. BA had that exact same concerns coming out about physicality at the catch point/catching in traffic.

I was going to say that Omar Cooper reminds me of Robert Woods, but then I remember I thought the same about Brandon Aiyuk coming out.

[ Edited by Heroism on Feb 13, 2026 at 7:15 PM ]

Feb 13, 2026 at 8:16 PM

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Originally posted by Heroism:
Sheesh, that comp, tho. That's not a bad comp at all. BA had that exact same concerns coming out about physicality at the catch point/catching in traffic.

I was going to say that Omar Cooper reminds me of Robert Woods, but then I remember I thought the same about Brandon Aiyuk coming out.

He looks like a Kyle receiver. He's always seemed to me like a guy who would be a much better NFL player than he was a college player.

Omar Cooper Jr. among qualified, draft-eligible WRs in the 2025 regular season:

➖24 missed tackles forced (2nd)
➖3.23 YPRR vs zone (2nd)
➖87.8 PFF grade (3rd)
➖11 receiving TDs (4th)

Efficiency, physicality, and production all show up.

GREAT feel for zone on this play. pic.twitter.com/eGLRyWMGVt
— Jonny Tooma (@FantasyPicasso) February 1, 2026

[ Edited by Phoenix49ers on Feb 13, 2026 at 8:16 PM ]