Cowboys should be ready to add this explosive draft day pivot

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 19: WR Omar Cooper Jr. #3 of the Indiana Hoosiers gestures during the Indiana Hoosiers versus the Miami Hurricanes College Football Playoff National Championship Game Presented by AT&T on January 19, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL. (Photo by Doug Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Dallas Cowboys head into the draft with a defensive wishlist longer than a Texas highway, and most fans are hoping their first-round pick will be someone who can tackle something.

However, the draft has a funny way of shaking out, and sometimes things don’t go according to plan. If their top defensive prospects are taken, they may surprise everyone and add another weapon to the offense. If they are forced to pivot away from the defense and want to add some more fireworks to the offense, there is one specific wideout from the Big Ten who deserves a very long look.

WR, Omar Cooper Jr. , Indiana Height: 6’0” | Weight: 199 pounds | Speed: 4. 42 forty time Background His college journey started in the humble trenches of kickoff duty as a freshman, which is basically the college football equivalent of starting in the mailroom.

He showed flashes of brilliance during an impressive sophomore season, though he did have a few public run-ins with the coaching staff regarding his consistency. Everything finally clicked during his breakout campaign last year, where he transformed into a legitimate nightmare for opposing defensive backs. The highlight of his rise was an absolutely absurd four-touchdown performance against Indiana State that put him on the first-round radar.