Two 2026 NFL Draft prospects have drawn interest from the Steelers for their size and style. Indiana’s Omar Cooper Jr. and Malachi Fields each bring a “bully” presence on the boundary, traits the Steelers reportedly value.
Fields stands 6-foot-4 and weighs around 218 pounds, making him the larger of the two. NFL analysts compare him to a powerful boundary receiver who can use his size and strength to challenge defensive backs, with the potential to develop into a productive WR2.
Cooper is listed at about 6 feet and 204 pounds. He is noted for a two-year rise that is supported by translatable tape, including experience as a full-time slot receiver in 2025 while also having outside versatility. He is viewed as an ascending, strong target with Day 2 draft value.
In assessments from NFL prospects analysts, both players are described as big, strong receivers who can contribute immediately as physical presences on the outside, and they align with the Steelers’ expressed preference for adding a sturdy pair across from Metcalf.
The discussion around these two receivers highlights the Steelers’ ongoing emphasis on enhancing the offensive frontline with players who can deliver extra toughness and contested catches, potentially shaping the team’s wide receiver corps in the next NFL draft.
