Under the scenario, Washington would send the No. 7 pick to the Jets and receive No. 16, No. 44, and No. 140 in return, bringing the Commanders to eight total selections in the draft. The Jets would use the extra capital to move up and target a top receiver, completing a two-team reshaping of that night’s board.
Cooper Jr. projects as a first-round-caliber talent with a versatile, pro-ready frame: about 6 feet, 199 pounds, and a 4.43-second or better 40-yard dash. He posted strong collegiate numbers, including significant production with Indiana, and is known for run-after-catch ability and inside-out versatility that could enhance Washington’s offense around young quarterback Jayden Daniels.
McShay argues the move would address a core need by providing size and playmaking ability on the outside, allowing Washington to deploy three-receiver sets more effectively and giving Daniels more weapons as he develops. Cooper’s profile—pro-ready route running and reliable hands—would position him as an immediate starter in Washington’s rotation.
For the Jets, the payoff would be adding Carnell Tate at No. 7, a big-bodied receiver with strong hands and deep-route ability who fits New York’s offense as a reliable pairing threat. McShay notes Tate’s length and ball skills make him a natural fit for an offense seeking a more complete wideout to complement its existing weapons.
Washington has been active in evaluating receivers ahead of the draft, including hosting Cooper on an pre-draft visit as part of a broader effort to bolster its pass-catching corps. The Commanders currently roster a mix of veteran and young receivers and continue to explore options that best support the offense around Daniels.
