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Is WR Omar Cooper Jr. a second-round fit for New York Giants?

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Is Indiana WR Omar Cooper Jr. a fit for the New York Giants if he's available at No. 37 overall?

Omar Cooper Jr. is an attractive wide receiver prospect who, if still available at the beginning of the second round of the 2026 NFL draft, is worth consideration from the New York Giants . Cooper Jr.

made opposing secondaries pay in 2025 while at Indiana. He recorded 937 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns last season. Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza frequently targeted the 22-year-old receiver down the field, highlighting Cooper’s talent as a big-play threat.

The Giants have a clear need at wide receiver following Wan’Dale Robinson’s departure in free agency. Cooper Jr. projects as a strong complement to Malik Nabers on the outside in New York next season.

Carnell Tate is the popular choice among wide receivers in this year’s draft class to go to the Giants with the No. 5 overall pick. With the No.