Omar Cooper Jr.

American football wide receiver

American Indianapolis, Indiana, USA Sagittarius 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)

Quick Info

ProfessionAmerican football wide receiver
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth14/12/2003
Age22 years
BirthplaceIndianapolis, Indiana, USA
Zodiac SignSagittarius

Latest News about Omar Cooper Jr.

22/10/2026

Cooper was named the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week, becoming the third Jets rookie to earn the award this season. The honour recognised his standout performance in the Week 6 game against New England.

18/10/2026

Cooper returned from injury in the Jets' Week 6 loss to the New England Patriots and led the team in receiving with six catches for 103 yards and a touchdown. It was his first career 100-yard game and a strong sign of his development as a rookie.

13/09/2026

Cooper made his NFL debut in the Jets' Week 1 win over the Tennessee Titans and caught a 30-yard pass on the first drive. He suffered a high ankle sprain on that play, which cut his debut short and led to his placement on injured reserve.

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryOmar Cooper Jr. is an American football wide receiver who plays for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He played college football for the Indiana Hoosiers from 2022 to 2025 and was selected in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. He wears jersey number 11 for the Jets and has been part of their active roster since his rookie season began.

Physical Stats & More

Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight199 lb (90 kg)

Educational Qualification(s)

High SchoolLawrence North High School, Indianapolis, Indiana
CollegeIndiana University (Indiana Hoosiers), 2022–2025

Career

College
TeamIndiana Hoosiers
Years2022–2025
2025 Season
Receptions69
Receiving Yards937
Receiving Touchdowns13
Honours
  • College Football Playoff national champion (2025)
  • Second-team All-Big Ten (2025)
Professional
TeamNew York Jets
Draft2026 NFL Draft, first round, 30th overall pick (acquired by trade with the Miami Dolphins)
Jersey Number11
StatusActive
Notable Events
  • Sustained a high ankle sprain in Week 1 of his rookie season and was placed on injured reserve
  • Returned from injury in Week 6 against the New England Patriots, finishing with six receptions for 103 yards
  • Recorded his first career 100-yard game and a receiving touchdown in the Week 6 return
  • Won the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week award after his Week 6 performance

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. His mother played college basketball, and he was also a basketball player in high school.
2. His first NFL catch was a 30-yard reception in his debut game.

Also born on 14 December

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