The New York Jets have locked in another rookie.
ESPN’s Rich Cimini revealed on social media that the Jets have “agreed to terms” with wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr.
Cimini explained that it’s “a four-year deal for the slotted amount of $17.5 million.”
At the time of publication, there is only one rookie from the Jets’ 2026 draft class that remains unsigned: defensive tackle Darrell Jackson Jr.
All Three 1st Rounders Are Under Contract
Cooper, 22, will turn 23 during his rookie season in 2026. The Jets traded back into the first round to select the former Indiana product with the No. 30 overall pick.
He spent all four of his collegiate seasons with the Hoosiers. Across his college run, Cooper appeared in 42 games, catching 115 receptions for 1,798 receiving yards, and scoring 22 touchdowns.
Dane Brugler of The Athletic ranked Cooper as the fifth-best wide receiver in the 2026 NFL draft.
“Cooper will be an attractive draft target for the NFL teams that put high value on ball skills and run-after-catch ability. He projects as an inside-outside receiver who can be weaponized when featured,” Brugler wrote in The Beast.”
One of the Most Important Additions of the Offseason for the Jets
A key mission for the Jets this offseason was adding more weapons on offense around Garrett Wilson and Breece Hall.
The Jets selected Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq and Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr in the first round.
The idea was to take pressure off Wilson as the No. 1 wide receiver and to spread an opposing defense’s attention. With the amount of talent the Jets added this offseason, they have accomplished that mission.
Initially, defenses will likely still focus their attention on Wilson and make these young players prove themselves early in the season. If they do, then defenses will have to start making business decisions on who they decide to cover.
This is a developing story and we’ll provide new details as they become available.
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