Overview
- The Jets, who traded a second- and fifth-round pick to the 49ers on Friday, moved to No. 30 to select wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr.
- Cooper comes from Indiana's national championship team and logged 69 catches for 937 yards and 13 touchdowns in his final season at 6 feet and 201 pounds.
- Earlier in the first round, New York took edge rusher David Bailey at No. 2 and tight end Kenyon Sadiq at No. 16 to anchor a broader roster reset.
- After a 3-14 finish and struggles with Justin Fields last season, the Jets signed veteran Geno Smith to steady the position and make use of new pass catchers.
- At his introductory news conference Friday, Cooper said he is ready to prove himself alongside Garrett Wilson and Adonai Mitchell in a receiver group he believes can be special.