Malik Washington vs Omar Cooper
Two wide receivers fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Strong edge · 92% confident
Malik Washington- Higher projection: 131 vs 127 pts
- Market favorite: ADP 175.8 vs 192.3
Malik Washington and Omar Cooper are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Omar Cooper holds the edge in expert consensus (WR71 to WR72). Malik Washington typically comes off the board first, around pick 176 (round 15) to Omar Cooper's pick 192. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Malik Washington at 131 PPR points (7.7 per game) versus Omar Cooper at 127.
Omar Cooper is the younger option (age 22), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Malik Washington is the clear pick on the higher projection and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Washington | Cooper |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 131 | 127 |
| Points / game | 6.9 | - |
| Games played | 17 | - |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #183 | #181 |
| ADP | 176 | 192 |
| Positional rank | WR54 | - |
| Snap share | 56% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 14 | - |
| Age | 25 | 22 |
| Bye week | 6 | 13 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Malik Washington or Omar Cooper.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Malik Washington or Omar Cooper in 2026?
Malik Washington is a clear call over Omar Cooper for 2026, on the higher projection and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Malik Washington or Omar Cooper?
Malik Washington carries the higher 2026 projection at 131 PPR points (7.7 per game), compared with 127 for Omar Cooper.
Where are Malik Washington and Omar Cooper being drafted?
Malik Washington has an ADP around pick 176 (round 15), while Omar Cooper goes closer to pick 192 (round 17).
Who is ranked higher, Malik Washington or Omar Cooper?
Expert consensus ranks Omar Cooper (WR71) ahead of Malik Washington (WR72) for 2026.
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