Should Houston Draft Omar Cooper Jr? Texans WR Room Questions Get REAL | Draft Prospects Breakdown

The Draft Prospects Breakdown Series is officially underway on Locked On Texans, and we’re starting with a name that’s quietly heating up boards: Omar Cooper Jr. Let’s be real — the Houston Texans wide receiver room still has questions. YAC was an issue. A consistent threat outside of Nico hasn’t fully emerged. And while Hutchinson had a career year, his floor and ceiling may already be defined. So… should Houston take a swing? In this episode, we break down why Cooper Jr. is turning heads: 📊 Elite production after the catch (6.6 YAC per reception) 📊 27 missed tackles forced in 2025 📊 Low drop rate + reliable hands 📊 Over 300 slot snaps in 2025 📊 55 slot catches, nearly 800 slot yards 📊 Stylistic comparisons to Rashee Rice Plus — the Jaylin Noel conversation Texans fans NEED to hear. 👉 Noel thrives downfield (150 YAC on throws 10 yards & under) 👉 Cooper Jr. dominates underneath (273 YAC on throws 10 yards & under) 👉 Different roles… but could they coexist in Houston? We also keep it honest about the concerns: ⚠️ Primarily a true slot receiver ⚠️ Outside role limitations Does the fit make sense for Houston’s offense?Is this the move that raises the Texans’ offensive ceiling?   Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. FanDuel Use your Profit Boost on an NBA future and get entered for your chance to win a trip to the NBA Finals. Play your game with FanDuel, the official sports betting partner of the NBA. Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started.  5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at 5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Zocdoc Stop putting off your doctor’s appointments and get the care you need. Go to http://Zocdoc.com/lockedonnfl to find and instantly book a top-rated doctortoday.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.