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49ers snag offensive weapon in Field Yates' final mock draft
TL;DR
The San Francisco 49ers are expected to select Indiana receiver Omar Cooper Jr. with the No. 27 pick in the 2026 NFL draft, according to Field Yates' final mock draft. This pick aims to enhance their offense and provide Brock Purdy with a new weapon.
Key points
- San Francisco 49ers have the No. 27 pick in the 2026 NFL draft
- Field Yates mocked Indiana receiver Omar Cooper Jr. to the 49ers
- Cooper Jr. brings run-after-catch ability to the offense
- He had 13 receiving touchdowns in the 2025 season
- The team also considered Texas A&M's KC Concepcion
Omar Cooper Jr.KC ConcepcionBrock PurdySan Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers could upgrade their offense with the No. 27 pick in the 2026 NFL draft.
After a run of edge rushers, receivers and offensive linemen in the picks right before San Francisco's, ESPN's Field Yates mocked Indiana receiver Omar Cooper Jr. to the 49ers to give Brock Purdy another weapon to work with in 2026.
San Francisco needs to add to the receiver room and Cooper would bring a run-after-catch element that fits well with coach Kyle Shanahan's scheme. He broke out in 2025 with 13 receiving touchdowns, showing excellent vision, patience and contact strength.
The most interesting element of this decision is 1) that Cooper Jr. fell and 2) that the team didn't take Texas A&M's KC Concepcion, who actually fell out of the first round in Yates' draft. The 49ers have been connected to Concepcion during the pre-draft process, but getting Cooper Jr. might be better, considering the Hoosiers' fit in the 49ers' offense. Cooper Jr. is also being compared to Deebo Samuel, a player the 49ers know all too well.
The 49ers will have to wait and see who is there for the taking at No. 27, but getting a high-caliber receiver would be a nice addition alongside Mike Evans, Ricky Pearsall and .
Q&A
Who is Omar Cooper Jr. and why is he a good fit for the 49ers?
Omar Cooper Jr. is an Indiana receiver known for his run-after-catch ability, making him a strong fit for the 49ers' offensive scheme under coach Kyle Shanahan.
What were the 49ers' options at the No. 27 pick in the 2026 NFL draft?
At the No. 27 pick, the 49ers considered multiple players, including Texas A&M's KC Concepcion, but ultimately opted for Omar Cooper Jr. due to his fit in their offense.
How did Omar Cooper Jr. perform in the 2025 season?
In the 2025 season, Omar Cooper Jr. had a breakout year with 13 receiving touchdowns, showcasing his excellent vision, patience, and contact strength.