NFL Draft Expert Calls Bills, Broncos Target a 'Faster Jarvis Landry'

Indiana WR Omar Cooper Jr. has been linked to both teams in Round 1 of the upcoming NFL Draft.

Mar. 2, 2026 at 6:31am

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According to veteran NFL Draft expert Todd McShay, wide receiver prospect Omar Cooper Jr. from Indiana has been compared to five-time Pro Bowler Jarvis Landry, with McShay calling Cooper a 'faster version' of the former Miami Dolphins and Cleveland Browns star. Cooper Jr. is projected to be a late first-round pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, with the Buffalo Bills and Denver Broncos among the teams that have been linked to selecting him.

Why it matters

Both the Bills and Broncos have young franchise quarterbacks in Josh Allen and Russell Wilson who could benefit from adding a reliable, physical wide receiver like Cooper Jr. to their offenses. If Cooper can live up to the 'faster Jarvis Landry' comparison, he would provide a significant boost to whichever team drafts him in the first round.

The details

In a video breakdown, McShay praised Cooper Jr.'s consistency, toughness as a blocker, and his effort and fight after the catch, all traits that made Landry a successful NFL receiver. The 5-foot-11 Cooper Jr. is coming off a breakout 2025 season at Indiana where he had 937 yards and 13 touchdowns.

  • Omar Cooper Jr. is projected to be a late first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, which takes place in April.

The players

Omar Cooper Jr.

A junior wide receiver from Indiana University who is projected to be a late first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Jarvis Landry

A five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver who spent the majority of his NFL career with the Miami Dolphins and Cleveland Browns before retiring in 2022.

Todd McShay

A veteran NFL Draft expert and analyst for ESPN.

Josh Allen

The starting quarterback for the Buffalo Bills.

Russell Wilson

The starting quarterback for the Denver Broncos.

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What they’re saying

“He's a faster version of Jarvis Landry.”

— Todd McShay, NFL Draft Expert

What’s next

The 2026 NFL Draft will take place in April, where the Bills and Broncos will have the opportunity to select Omar Cooper Jr. if they choose to do so in the first round.

The takeaway

The comparison of Omar Cooper Jr. to five-time Pro Bowler Jarvis Landry suggests the Indiana wide receiver has the potential to be a reliable, physical, and productive pass-catcher at the NFL level. If the Bills or Broncos select Cooper in the first round, they would be adding a talented young receiver to complement their young franchise quarterbacks.