Omar Cooper: Next Slot Star in NFL Draft

0:00It's March 17th, here's your NFL news in two minutes. Omar Cooper stands out as a promising Y receiver prospect in this year's NFL Draft class. He has a thick build in strong hands that help him make tough catches even away from his body. After the catch, he uses his frame to gain extra yards and he runs crisp routes with quick releases from the line. That said, his routes sometimes lack polish, getting a bit choppy on breaks outside or over the middle. His long speed is solid but not elite, and most of his college snaps came in the slot where he thrived. Scouts compare him closely to Green Bay's Jaden Reed, who excels when skimmed open in the slot and creates big plays with the ball. Team C Cooper filling a similar role, much like how the 49ers use players such as Debo Samuel for yards after the catch. Consensus Boer's project him around the 32nd overall pick, meaning a first round choice for any team, eyeing him. For squas like the jaguars, with veterans Mike Evans and Christian Kirk dealing with injuries

1:00and age, he could push for early playing time. As a rookie, Cooper might need work on his route running, but by year two, he could overtake those older guys and become a key slot weapon. D&N is brought to you by our sponsor. If earbuds fall out when you sleep, this is for you, a pillow with built in sound. S-O-L-L-I, solelypillow.com.