Standout red zone threat WR falls to Patriots in 2026 NFL mock draft

Will the New England Patriots have the opportunity to select a top wide receiver prospect with the No. 31 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft? According to DAZN’s Jason Abbey, the Patriots select Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper at No.

31 overall. “Romeo Doubs was a nice addition, but Drake Maye still needs more weapons after the departure of Stefon Diggs,” Abbey wrote. “Cooper excelled in the slot for the Hoosiers last year.

He also had ample snaps outside, so he can move around the formation, much like Diggs. ” Cooper recorded 69 receptions for 937 yards and 13 touchdowns, with 13. 6 yards per reception in 2025.

The year prior, he led the Big Ten in yards per reception with 21. 2. Cooper is a wide receiver who stands 6-feet tall.