The Dallas Cowboys may have a formidable duo on the outside of their offense in CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, but that doesn’t mean they can’t improve the position this offseason. According to NFL insider Tom Pelissero, the Cowboys are hosting top draft prospect Omar Cooper Jr. on an official visit to the facility this week.
Cooper is coming off of a National Championship at the collegiate level with the Indiana Hoosiers, who were a perfect 16-0 in 2025. Cooper led the Hoosiers in receptions and receiving yards in their record setting season, while catching 13 touchdowns from projected No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza.
According to Pelissero, this is one of at least eight visits Cooper is having with NFL teams this spring leading into the draft. But, if there’s any team that can wow a prospect with luxury and history, it’s certainly the Cowboys.
Cooper in Cowboys Range in First Round
Expected to be anywhere between the third and fifth wide receiver taken off the board, Cooper should fall to the late teens, early 20’s in the first round; Dallas picks at No. 20.
The Cowboys certainly need upgrades at other parts of their roster, namely on the defensive side. But if Cooper impresses on his visit this week and some of the defensive targets go early, the stars could certainly align for a match between the two.
Cooper checks all of the boxes to translate well as he moves into the NFL; he is on the shorter side, but he’s stalky, and has shown a propensity for making athletic grabs while eluding defenders. He runs well after catches, can make short or deep receptions effectively, and works well in the end zone. The full package, some might say.
Again, do the Cowboys really need to spend a first round pick on a receiver? Not really… but, there is a case to be made that with Dak Prescott at full health throwing to a third potential No. 1 type of receiver, the offense could simply outperform its defense’s shortcomings.
Cooper Ranked as No. 6 WR in Draft Class
Though Cooper is projected to be anywhere between the third and fifth receiver off the board in the draft according to a variety of mock drafts, Dane Brugler of The Athletic has him ranked as the sixth best wideout in the class. He falls behind Carnell Tate, Jordyn Tyson, Makai Lemon, KC Concepcion, and Denzel Boston.
Cooper’s strength is that he’s a scheme fit with just about any type of offense in the NFL, which should help him go higher than his talents may dictate he should. In addition to the aforementioned skills he possesses, Cooper is also an excellent blocker down the field, and he has the versatility to play on the outside and in the slot.
As far as the Cowboys go, Pickens rotates between the outside and the slot plenty, meaning you could switch him and Cooper back and forth to shake up looks on different plays. He’s talented, he’d fit in Dallas’ offense, and he’s in their range. Don’t be shocked if the Cowboys use their first round selection on him.
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