Jorge Lavín asks:
“Can we get Omar Cooper Jr.?”
Since I was just talking about the need to add receivers in free agency, let’s pivot to another exceptional receiver as a potential draft prospect.
While Indiana’s Omar Cooper Jr. is a redshirt junior with another year of eligibility, it’s hard to imagine his draft stock becoming higher than it is now after the season he just had. He was the top target for Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza, leading the Hoosiers in receptions (69) and receiving yards (937) while also catching 13 touchdowns. His production was vital in Indiana securing its first national championship in school history.
What’s impressive about Cooper is his strength at the point of the attack, which allows him to make big catches even in extremely tight coverage. His high football IQ also allows him to find open spaces in zone coverage. Considering the Raiders could draft Cooper’s college quarterback with the No. 1 pick, it makes him a logical target for Las Vegas with a Day 2 pick – if Cooper declares.
By the way, stop what you’re doing and watch his game-winning touchdown catch against Penn State this season. It’s pretty epic.
