Jets Trade Up for Cooper: A New WR2?

On May 1st, last week in the 2026 NFL draft, the Jets made ways by trading back into the

first round for Indiana-wide receiver Omar.

Cooper, Jr., they'd already grab Eddresher David Bailey at number 2 and defensive

back Kenyan Sadeek at number 16, then dealt their number 33.

Pick plus a fifth rounder to the 49ers to Snag Cooper.

The move came from solid intel that the bills might jump on Cooper at number 31, but Buffalo

traded out right after, grabbing Yukon's Skylar.

Bell in the fourth round instead.

Jets' brass saw Cooper, rated right up there with Sadeek on their board and wanted that

fifth-year option locked in.

Fans are buzzing because New York desperately needs a true number 2 receiver next to Garrett

Wilson, especially after last year's crew like Allen.

Lazard and Adonai Mitchell never fully clicked as that reliable WR-2.

It's a nice little jab at their rivals, too, since Buffalo's loaded at the position.

Now with Mitchell handling deep shots and some outside reps, Cooper's versatility in

the slot and on the edge could shine, especially if Wilson stays.

Healthy for those thousand-yard seasons, they need him to hit 600 to 700 yards and a few

scores right away to ease the pressure.

Rookie minicams hit soon, so we'll know quick if this gamble pays off and Cooper locks

down that fan love, or leaves folks second-guessing the Trady Up.