Amari Cooper is a safe draft pick.
Something that usually only comes up when talking about Cooper in comparison to the athletic Kevin White from West Virginia, the safety of picking a polished high-floor receiver like Cooper is often not mentioned. As the draft nears, though, it’s important to highlight a safe pick that could also be among the best in the league.
Safe picks don’t always turn out to be successful. Some of the worst players in league history were “sure things” in the NFL draft. Even the Jaguars’ own Luke Joeckel – considered by many to be the best player available in his draft class – has struggled in the NFL.