The New York Jets traded for the 30th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to select Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. They acquired this pick by trading their second-round pick and a fifth-round pick to the San Francisco 49ers.
Key points
Jets traded for the 30th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft
They gave up the 33rd and 179th overall picks to the 49ers
Selected Indiana WR Omar Cooper Jr.
Cooper was a top target for Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza
Indiana went 16-0 and won the national championship in 2025
New York JetsSan Francisco 49ers2026 NFL DraftOmar Cooper Jr.
The Jets traded the first pick of the second round (33rd overall) and a fifth-round pick (No. 179 overall) to the San Francisco 49ers for the 30th overall pick, which they used to take former Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr.
Cooper was one of the favorite targets of No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza, the Heisman Trophy winner, as the Hoosiers went undefeated (16-0) in 2025 and captured the national championship.
The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft brings franchise‑defining moments as teams make their selections from the top of the board.
See how picks 1 through 32 came off the clock as the next generation of NFL talent enters the league.
Q&A
What did the Jets trade to acquire the 30th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Jets traded their first pick of the second round (33rd overall) and a fifth-round pick (No. 179 overall) to the 49ers for the 30th overall pick.
Who is Omar Cooper Jr. and why was he selected by the Jets?
Omar Cooper Jr. is a wide receiver from Indiana who was a key target for Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza during Indiana's undefeated 2025 season.
How many first-round picks do the Jets have after this trade?
After this trade, the Jets now have three first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft.
What was Indiana's record in the 2025 season?
Indiana had an undefeated record of 16-0 in the 2025 season and won the national championship.
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New York signed veteran quarterback Geno Smith to handle the position while positioning themselves to select a franchise quarterback in the 2027 draft. Whoever is throwing Cooper the ball should enjoy his run-after-catch abilities that he displayed while working out of the slot at Indiana. Cooper led Indiana in targets (91), catches (69) and receiving yards (937) and caught 13 touchdowns – only teammate Elijah Sarratt had more touchdown catches as a Power 4 receiver in 2025.
The Jets had the second overall pick of the night, their own selection, and took edge rusher David Bailey from Texas Tech. Their next pick, 16th overall, came via the Indianapolis Colts and the trade deadline trade that sent cornerback Sauce Gardner to the Colts; New York took the top tight end in the class, Kenyon Sadiq.
But the Jets weren’t done adding to their offense – and didn’t want to risk waiting until Day 2 to snag Cooper.