STEELERS

Continuing our 21-day series in constructing the Steelers' big board in the first round, taking a deep dive at No. 14: Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana

OMAR COOPER JR.

• Position: Wide receiver
• College: Indiana (2022-25)
• Class: R-Junior
• Age: 22
• Height: 6-0
• Weight: 199
• Hand: 9 5/8"
• Arms: 30 1/4"
• 40-yard dash: 4.42
• RAS: 8.83

STATS

• 2025: 16 games, 69 receptions, 937 yards, 13.6 YPR, 13 touchdowns, three carries, 74 yards, one touchdown

• Career: 42 games, 115 receptions, 1,798 yards, 15.6 YPR, 22 touchdowns, five carries, 97 yards, two touchdowns

STRENGTHS

• Versatile to play both slot and outside

• Wins with physicality, acceleration

• Will win jump balls

• Run after catch is elite

• Could be gadget weapon in NFL

WEAKNESSES

• Route running needs refinement

• Needs to create more separation

• Contested catch rate should be higher

• Must improve as run blocker

2026 NFL DRAFT BIG BOARD

1. Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana 
2. Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State
3. Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
4. Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
5. Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
6. Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
7. Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami (FL)
8. Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State
9. Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
10. Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama
11. Makai Lemon, WR, USC
12. Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
13. Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon
14. Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana