Malik Washington vs Omar Cooper Jr.
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 · 95% confident
Malik Washington- Higher projection: 131 vs 127 pts
- More opportunity: 85% snap share, 5 red-zone touches
- Better scoring rank so far: WR46 vs WR54
Malik Washington and Omar Cooper Jr. are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Omar Cooper Jr. holds the edge in expert consensus (WR70 to WR71). Malik Washington typically comes off the board first, around pick 176 (round 15) to Omar Cooper Jr.'s pick 191. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Malik Washington at 131 PPR points (7.7 per game) versus Omar Cooper Jr. at 127.
Last season Malik Washington carried the heavier workload (85% snap share, 47 touches to Omar Cooper Jr.'s 13), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Omar Cooper Jr. 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, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Washington | Jr. |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 131 | 127 |
| Points / game | 9.5 | 16.3 |
| Games played | 6 | 3 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #182 | #180 |
| ADP | 176 | 191 |
| Scoring rank (season) | WR46 | WR54 |
| Snap share | 85% | 43% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 2 |
| Age | 25 | 22 |
| Bye week | 6 | 13 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Malik Washington or Omar Cooper Jr..
Frequently asked
Should I draft Malik Washington or Omar Cooper Jr. in 2026?
Malik Washington is a clear call over Omar Cooper Jr. for 2026, on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload.
Who is projected to score more, Malik Washington or Omar Cooper Jr.?
Malik Washington carries the higher 2026 projection at 131 PPR points (7.7 per game), compared with 127 for Omar Cooper Jr..
Where are Malik Washington and Omar Cooper Jr. being drafted?
Malik Washington has an ADP around pick 176 (round 15), while Omar Cooper Jr. goes closer to pick 191 (round 16).
Who is ranked higher, Malik Washington or Omar Cooper Jr.?
Expert consensus ranks Omar Cooper Jr. (WR70) ahead of Malik Washington (WR71) for 2026.
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