1. Cooper M DeJean was born on February 9,2003 and is an American professional football cornerback and punt returner for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League.
20 Facts About Cooper DeJean
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Cooper DeJean played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes, receiving unanimous All-American honors in 2023.
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Cooper DeJean grew up in Odebolt, Iowa, a farming town of approximately 920 people, and attended OA-BCIG, a consolidated school in Ida Grove, Iowa.
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Cooper DeJean played quarterback and defensive back in high school, and holds numerous school records.
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Cooper DeJean was the 2021 All-American Bowl Adidas Player of the Year.
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In high school, Cooper DeJean played basketball and baseball and ran track.
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In track and field, Cooper DeJean recorded the fastest 100 meters of any runner in the state during his senior year and graduated with the sixth best long jump in state history.
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Cooper DeJean became a starter his sophomore year in 2022.
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Cooper DeJean played cornerback, cash, and punt returner for the Hawkeyes in 2022, in addition to playing safety in the preseason.
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Against Wisconsin, Cooper DeJean showcased his versatility, intercepting a Graham Mertz pass and returning it 32 yards for a touchdown, recording 10 tackles, forcing a fumble, downing a punt on the one-yard line, and returning four punts for 82 yards, setting up a short Iowa touchdown drive.
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Cooper DeJean was named the MVP of the 2022 Music City Bowl after recording 7 tackles, a 14-yard interception return for a touchdown, and returning three punts for 42 yards.
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Cooper DeJean was not targeted as much, but registered three interceptions.
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Cooper DeJean allowed only 22 receptions and no touchdowns during the season.
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Cooper DeJean was active in the return game, including the game-winning 70-yard return with three minutes left against Michigan State and a disallowed 54-yard return against rival Minnesota, which would have resulted in an Iowa lead.
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Cooper DeJean was a finalist for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy and the Jim Thorpe Award.
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Cooper DeJean was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles with the 40th overall pick of the 2024 NFL draft.
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Cooper DeJean made his first career start in Week 6 of the 2024 season against the Cleveland Browns, at the nickelback position.
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Cooper DeJean recorded his first career interception in the second quarter of Super Bowl LIX off quarterback Patrick Mahomes, which was the first ever interception recorded by an Eagles player in a Super Bowl.
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Cooper DeJean finished fourth in voting for the AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award.
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Cooper DeJean has a younger brother, Jaxx, who plays football for OA-BCIG.