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Saints to Host Top WR Prospects on Pre-Draft Visits
Georgia State's Ted Hurst and Indiana's Omar Cooper will meet with New Orleans this weekend.
Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:26pm
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The Saints' pre-draft evaluation of top wide receiver prospects like Ted Hurst and Omar Cooper reflects the team's strategic approach to rebuilding its passing attack.Valdosta TodayThe New Orleans Saints are set to host a pair of top wide receiver prospects, Ted Hurst from Georgia State and Omar Cooper from Indiana, on pre-draft visits this Saturday. Both players are coming off highly productive college careers and are expected to be selected in the upcoming NFL Draft.
Why it matters
The Saints are in need of offensive playmakers after trading away star wide receiver Michael Thomas last offseason. These visits indicate the team is doing its due diligence on some of the top receiving talents available in the 2026 draft class as they look to bolster their passing attack.
The details
Hurst, who transferred to Georgia State after playing at Valdosta State, put up impressive numbers the last two seasons with 127 catches for 1,965 yards and 15 touchdowns. Cooper was a key part of Indiana's national championship team last year, emerging as one of the top wideouts in the country. Both players will also be meeting with other teams, including the Falcons and Commanders, as they look to improve their draft stock leading up to the big event.
- The Saints' meetings with Hurst and Cooper are scheduled for this Saturday, April 12, 2026.
The players
Ted Hurst
A wide receiver who transferred from Valdosta State to Georgia State, where he had 127 catches for 1,965 yards and 15 touchdowns over the last two seasons.
Omar Cooper
A wide receiver from Indiana University who was a key part of the Hoosiers' national championship team last season.
Michael Thomas
A former star wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints who was traded away last offseason.
What’s next
The Saints will continue to evaluate Hurst, Cooper, and other wide receiver prospects leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft, which is scheduled for April 24-26.
The takeaway
The Saints are clearly focused on finding new offensive playmakers to complement their passing game, and these pre-draft visits with Hurst and Cooper show they are leaving no stone unturned in their search for top receiving talent.
