Who are Cooper DeJean Parents?

Last Modified Jan 31, 2025 11:55 GMT
Who are Cooper DeJean Parents?
Cooper DeJean (Source: Getty Images)

Cooper DeJean is an American football cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2024 NFL season. The Eagles selected him as the 40th overall pick in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft. In his rookie season, he recorded 51 total tackles, 0.5 sacks, one forced fumble, three fumble recoveries, and six pass deflections (via Pro Football Reference). He was also named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team in 2024.

Originally from Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, DeJean attended OA-BCIG, a consolidated school in Ida Grove, Iowa. At OA-BCIG, he played as both a quarterback and defensive back throughout. In 2021, Cooper DeJean committed to playing college football at the University of Iowa for the Iowa Hawkeyes football team. During his time at Iowa, as a true freshman in 2021, he played in seven games and tallied four tackles (via Sports Reference). He earned a starting role in his sophomore year in 2022. In the 2023 season, he was named a unanimous consensus All-American, Tatum-Woodson Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year, and Rodgers-Dwight Big Ten Return Specialist of the Year. After the 2023 season, DeJean declared for the 2024 NFL Draft.

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Cooper DeJean's Parents

Cooper DeJean Parents
Cooper DeJean with his Family (@Jason DeJean/Facebook)

According to the official website of the University of Iowa, Cooper DeJean's parents are Jason and Katie DeJean. They have three sons and welcomed Cooper DeJean on February 9, 2003, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Cooper DeJean Father

Jason DeJean is the father of Cooper DeJean. According to Pro Football Network, he is the president of Swanson Insurance & Real Estate. He went to Iroquois High School and is originally from Cavour, South Dakota (via his Facebook profile).

Cooper DeJean Mother

Katie DeJean is the mother of Cooper DeJean. As reported by Pro Football Network in April 2024, she works as an accountant at Swanson Insurance alongside her husband, Jason. She attended Briar Cliff University, where she played basketball and softball.

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FAQs on Cooper DeJean parents

A. Cooper DeJean's vertical jump is 38.5 inches.

A. In 2021, Cooper DeJean committed to playing college football for the University of Iowa. 

A. Cooper DeJean is from Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, United States. 

A. Cooper DeJean's major is Sports and Recreational Management at the University of Iowa.

A. Cooper DeJean was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in round 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft with pick number 40. 

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