There have been a lot of rumors suggesting that the New York Jets could be interested in adding a wide receiver during the NFL draft. But while the Jets have multiple picks in the first round and three in the top 35, it still remains uncertain when they want to take a wide receiver.
The obvious need here for the Jets is to simply add more talent. Whether that be drafting a wide receiver in the first round, early in the second round, or trying to make a trade throughout the year, it's evident that New York needs to do a better job of putting more around Garrett Wilson and their future quarterback.
According to the latest from Rich Cimini of ESPN, it sounds like the Jets are still focused on doing that. He reported that New York recently hosted Omar Cooper Jr. on Monday.
“The Jets hosted Indiana WR Omar Cooper Jr. on Monday, a source told ESPN's Jordan Reid. Clearly, the Jets are in the market for a receiver to pair with WR1 Garrett Wilson, and Cooper figures to be in play with the 16th overall pick. He's 6 feet with 4.42 speed in the 40-yard dash, and he was highly productive for the CFP champions -- 69 catches, 937 yards and 13 touchdowns.
"He's a physical player, willing to block, which fits into what coach Aaron Glenn is trying to build. If the consensus top three receivers -- Ohio State's Carnell Tate, USC's Makai Lemon and Arizona State's Jordyn Tyson -- are gone by 16, the Jets could pounce on Cooper. It's also possible they prefer Cooper over Lemon and Tyson. Tate is believed to be their top choice, though there's little chance he will slip to 16,” Cimini wrote.
We've spoken about Cooper a few times on this platform, and everything I've said about him has me believing that he’s high-level. I believe he's one of the better wide receivers in this class, and he proved it during his time at Indiana. It almost feels like he's being underrated for whatever reason, but he'd be a nice gift for the Jets.