Omar Cooper Jr

NFL Draft Profile: Omar Cooper Jr.

Position: Wide Receiver | School: Indiana | Class: Redshirt Junior

Height: 6'1" | Weight: 204 lbs | Archetype: Physical / Deep Threat

College Career Summary

Omar Cooper Jr. has evolved from a highly-touted four-star recruit from Indianapolis into the "lightning bolt" of the Indiana offense. After a redshirt year and a developmental 2023, he flashed elite efficiency in 2024 (averaging a staggering 21.2 yards per catch).

The 2025 season served as his national coming-out party. Playing alongside Elijah Sarratt in Curt Cignetti's explosive offense, Cooper Jr. provided the vertical juice and run-after-catch (RAC) dominance that led Indiana to an undefeated regular season and a Top-5 ranking. He set a program record with a 75-yard rushing TD by a receiver and tied the single-game receiving TD record (4). Despite a late-season injury scare in the Big Ten Championship, he remains a high-upside prospect known for "running like a running back" once the ball is in his hands.

Career Stats Highlights

• Receptions: 104 | Receiving Yards: 1,665 | TDs: 20 Rec / 2 Rush

• 2025 Stats: 58 Rec, 804 Yds, 11 TD (plus 74 Rushing Yds, 1 TD)

• Big Play Ability: 34 of his 58 catches in 2025 went for a first down or a touchdown.

2025 Game-by-Game Grades

Week	Opponent	Stats (Rec/Yds/TD)	Grade	Scout's Notes
1	vs Old Dominion	2 / 52 / 0	B	Showed vertical burst early; consistent blocking.
2	vs Kennesaw St	1 / 40 / 0	A-	Dual Threat. Added a program-record 75-yard Rush TD.
3	vs Indiana State	10 / 207 / 4	A+	The Apex. Tied school record for TDs; total dominance.
4	vs Illinois	6 / 78 / 1	A	Scored opening TD; 50% of catches went for 1st downs.
5	@ Iowa	4 / 55 / 1	B+	Gritty performance against a physical secondary.
7	@ Oregon	7 / 58 / 0	B	Targeted heavily on short crossers; elite YAC effort.
8	vs Michigan St	8 / 115 / 1	A	48-yard bomb to open the half; looked unguardable.
9	vs UCLA	2 / 2 / 0	D+	Worst Game. Completely erased by coverage and scheme.
10	@ Maryland	7 / 86 / 1	A-	Reliable chain-mover; showcased improved route pacing.
11	@ Penn State	6 / 32 / 1	B+	Caught the game-winning TD with 36 seconds left.
12	vs Michigan	3 / 53 / 1	B	Opened the scoring with a 7-yard TD catch.
13	vs Purdue	3 / 44 / 1	B+	Rivalry game score; perfect 100% catch rate on targets.
B1G	vs Ohio State	1 / 23 / 1	Inc.	Injury. Scored early TD but left with a leg injury.

Scouting Grade Rubric

Intangibles (.20) — Grade: 94/100

• Leadership: Vocal on-field presence; leads by example with physical perimeter blocking.

• Mental Toughness: Handled the transition to the Cignetti era flawlessly; high-pressure performer (Penn State GW TD).

• Competitor: Elite. Plays with a "running back" mentality; hates being tackled by the first defender.

• Team Player: High effort in the run game; frequently used in pre-snap motion to help the QB.

• Star Power: Instant game-changer. One touch can result in a 70+ yard score.

Physical Tools (.20) — Grade: 90/100

• Height/Weight: 6'1", 204 lbs. (Meets 6'0"/200lb targets; compact and dense).

• Stamina: Capable of high workloads; used in rushing, receiving, and motion roles.

• Durability: Played nearly every snap until the late-season injury.

• Injury History: Leg injury in Dec 2025; scouts will closely monitor the Rose Bowl availability and medical reports.

Attributes (.20) — Grade: 88/100

• Catching: Natural hands catcher; very high success rate on "catchable" balls.

• Route Running: Developing. Gains separation via burst; needs to sharpen his breaks on intermediate routes.

• Body Control: Excellent; displays high-level ball tracking on deep vertical shots.

• Separation: Wins with suddenness at the line and top-end speed on deep overs.

• Release: Good; his play-strength allows him to fight through early contact.

Athleticism (.20) — Grade: 95/100

• Speed: Elite. Game speed is exceptional; rarely caught from behind.

• Agility: Above average; shows "stop-start" elusiveness in the open field.

• Jumping: Strong verticality; former high school basketball star traits show up on 50/50 balls.

• Acceleration: Elite. Zero-to-sixty is among the best in the Big Ten.

• Break Tackle: Strength. Elite contact balance; runs through arm tackles with ease.

IQ (.20) — Grade: 92/100

• Awareness: High; understands spacing in zone coverage and scramble drill rules.

NFL Scouting Report

• Strengths: Dynamic vertical threat with elite YAC potential; RB-like vision and contact balance; versatile alignment (Inside/Outside/Backfield); strong hands and ball tracking; high-volume production in a pro-style system.

• Weaknesses: Route tree currently relies on raw speed and athleticism; needs to add nuance to his "stems" to beat NFL man coverage; late-season injury needs vetting.

• Scheme Fit: Ideal for Motion-heavy offenses (e.g., 49ers, Dolphins, Rams) that utilize receivers in the run game and crossers.

• NFL Comparison: Brandon Aiyuk / Deebo Samuel (Lite).

Scout's Final Word

"Omar Cooper Jr. is a 'field-tilter.' He has the rare combination of vertical speed to stretch defenses and the physical density to punish them after the catch. While he's not yet a 'finished product' as a technical route runner, his pure explosive traits are Day 2-caliber. If he clears medicals, he's a potential WR2 who doubles as a gadget weapon. Projected: Round 2–3."