Cooper DeJean is an American NFL cornerback and punt returner who plays for the Philadelphia Eagles as of the 2024 NFL season. He was selected by the Eagles with the 40th overall pick in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. In the 2024 NFL regular season, DeJean recorded 51 tackles, 6 pass deflections, 1 forced fumble, and 0.5 sacks in 16 games (via Pro Football Reference). Notably, DeJean was selected for the PFWA NFL All-Rookie Team in 2024.
Cooper DeJean was born on February 9, 2003. Hailing from Ida Grove, Iowa, DeJean attended OABCIG High School. As a senior, he amassed 3,447 passing yards, 35 touchdowns, 1,235 rushing yards, and 24 rushing touchdowns. Notably, he earned the 2021 All-American Bowl Adidas Player of the Year award. After high school, he attended the University of Iowa, where he played college football from 2021 to 2023. DeJean played 30 college games at Iowa, recording 120 tackles, 7 interceptions for 132 yards, and 3 interception return touchdowns in his career (via Sports Reference). He was named Big Ten Return Specialist of the Year in 2023 and earned First-Team All-Big Ten honors in both 2022 and 2023.
Cooper DeJean’s height
According to the official website of Eagles, Cooper DeJean's height is 6 feet (1.83 m).
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