Insider Names 2 ‘Late Risers’ Who Could Sneak Into Round 1 of 2026 NFL Draft
Summary
Two football players, Omar Cooper Jr. from Indiana and Treydan Stukes from Arizona, are gaining attention for the 2026 NFL Draft and might be picked in the first round earlier than expected. Cooper is a wide receiver who had a strong season, and Stukes is a defensive back with extensive college experience.Key Facts
- Omar Cooper Jr. is a wide receiver from Indiana and could be the third wide receiver chosen in the first round.
- Cooper had 69 catches, 937 yards, and 12 touchdowns last season.
- Treydan Stukes is a defensive back from Arizona with six years of college play.
- Stukes has 207 tackles, 29 passes defended, 7 interceptions, and 12 tackles for loss.
- Some coaches see Stukes as a nickel corner (a defensive position) or safety (another defensive role).
- Scouts view Stukes as a possible late first-round or early second-round pick.
- Cooper and Stukes are considered "risers," meaning their draft value is increasing.
- Other wide receivers expected in the first round include players from Ohio State, Arizona State, USC, Washington, and Texas A&M.
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