Cooper's short-area skills fit Jets' scheme; can move past current depth chart.

Cooper's rookie fit is built around a team likely to play from behind often, leaning on short, high-percentage passing—exactly his strength. He ranked 16th in yards after catch and fourth in missed tackles forced among college wide receivers last season. The presumed target hierarchy has him behind the team's top receiver, a pass-catching running back, and another young receiver, but there's real belief he can move past that other receiver given his superior after-the-catch and catch-point ability. One the source is optimistic Cooper's short-area skill set can produce real value even in a rocky rookie situation, drawing a stylistic comparison to a well-known short-area weapon. The other the source is more patient about the timeline, expecting his best fantasy seasons once the quarterback situation stabilizes. The team holds three first-round picks next year regardless of this season's outcome, all but guaranteeing real investment at the position.

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