Eagles pick Iowa DB Cooper DeJean in second round of 2024 NFL draft. What to know
After a trade with the Washington Commanders, the Philadelphia Eagles drafted Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean with the 40th pick in the 2024 NFL draft. Here’s what to know about DeJean, who was a consensus All-American and holds Iowa’s single-season record for picks returned for touchdowns.
Cooper DeJean scouting report
DeJean was one of the more captivating players for Iowa the last two seasons. He is a lockdown corner and the type of turnover-creator who can tilt the dynamic of the game. Doesn’t make many mistakes. Also, a dynamic athlete and physically mature. Possesses great acceleration and explosiveness.
Cooper DeJean height, weight
DeJean, who is from Odebolt, Iowa, and went to high school at OA-BCIG, is 6-foot-1 and 203 pounds.
Cooper DeJean college stats
Over three seasons for Iowa, DeJean recorded 120 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 7 interceptions (3 returned for TDs) and 20 passes defended.
Cooper DeJean highlights
𝘽𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙃𝙖𝙬𝙠 😤
We asked Cooper DeJean to rank his 5️⃣ favorite plays. 👇@cdejean23 x @HawkeyeFootball pic.twitter.com/AqYzp80euG— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) February 21, 2024
DeJean showed off that he has great ball-skills by picking off five passes during the 2022 season, three of which he returned for touchdowns. Last season, his punt return touchdown gave Iowa the lead in the fourth quarter against Michigan State.
Cooper DeJean pro day results
Didn't participate in the physical testing at the NFL Combine due to recovering from a fractured fibula he suffered in November. DeJean later held a pro day in Iowa City. Here is how he fared:
Iowa CB Cooper Dejean Pro-Day
HT: 6005
WT: 202
HAND: 9 3/4
ARM: 31 1/8
WING: 78
40-YD: 4.45/4.42 (NFL scout ⏱️)
10-YD: 1.52/1.55
VJ: 38.5
BJ: 10'4"
no shuttles— Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) April 8, 2024
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