Jets rookie Omar Cooper Jr. projected for 450 receiving yards in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 6:45 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
New York Jets rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. is projected to record approximately 450 receiving yards in 2026. General manager Darren Mougey has made several changes to bolster the passing attack, including drafting Cooper with a first-round pick. The Jets finished last in passing last season, and with Garrett Wilson and Adonai Mitchell also in the mix, competition for targets will be significant. Experts anticipate improvements with starting quarterback Geno Smith at the helm. Updates on Cooper's performance will continue throughout the upcoming season.
- •Cooper drafted by Jets in 2026 NFL Draft.
- •Last season, Jets ranked 32nd in passing yards.
- •Geno Smith joins Jets as starting quarterback.
- •Wilson led the team in receiving yards with 395.
- •Expectations set for Cooper as the No. 3 receiver.
- 6:45 PMYahoo Sports — How many receiving yards will Jets WR Omar Cooper Jr. have in 2026?
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