Cooper would have the chance to assume No. 2 wide receiver duties right out of the gate if the Commanders were to draft him. The front office was interested in signing WR Romeo Doubs before he signed with the Patriots and would have pursued Colts WR Alec Pierce had he not re-signed with Indianapolis. 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk’s status remains in flux. Cooper played very little in his 2022 freshman season, but contributed meaningfully in 2023 and 2024 in a perimeter-heavy role. He then kicked inside in 2025, manning Indiana’s starting slot role. His versatility would likely allow him to line up opposite WR Terry McLaurin in two-wide receiver sets.