Cooper DeJean is an American professional football cornerback and punt returner who plays for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2024 NFL season. The Philadelphia Eagles drafted Cooper DeJean with the 40th overall pick in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. He signed a four-year rookie contract with the team in 2024, valued at $9.28 million (via Spotrac). In 2024, DeJean was named to the PFWA NFL All-Rookie Team.
DeJean went to OA-BCIG High School. As a senior in high school, DeJean passed for 3,447 yards with 35 touchdowns and also rushed for 1,235 yards and 24 touchdowns. His exceptional achievements earned him recognition as the 2021 All-American Bowl Adidas Player of the Year. After finishing high school, he committed to playing college football at the University of Iowa. In 2022, Cooper DeJean set a single-season record with three interception return touchdowns, tying the career record (via the official website of Iowa). He also earned numerous accolades, including being named a Unanimous All-American in 2023, Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year in 2023, Big Ten Return Specialist of the Year in 2023, and a two-time First-Team All-Big Ten selection in 2022 and 2023.
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Cooper DeJean’s Age
According to the official website of Iowa Hawkeyes, DeJean is 21 years old as of January 2025. He was born on February 9, 2003, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S..
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