Eagles one of four teams to hold top 30 visit with first-round draft prospect Cooper DeJean
The Philadelphia Eagles were just one of four teams who got a closer look at Iowa star cornerback Cooper DeJean. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported on Wednesday that DeJean, "a likely first-rounder who impressed at his Pro Day, only had four days available for Top 30 visits due to Combine rechecks (fractured fibula) and his late […]
The Philadelphia Eagles were just one of four teams who got a closer look at Iowa star cornerback Cooper DeJean.
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported on Wednesday that DeJean, "a likely first-rounder who impressed at his Pro Day, only had four days available for Top 30 visits due to Combine rechecks (fractured fibula) and his late Pro Day."
Rapoport added that he spent those four days working out for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Seahawks, Buffalo Bills, and Eagles.
After not testing at the NFL Combine due to a fractured fibula, DeJean, who weighed in at 202 pounds, posted an impressive 4.42 40-yard dash, 10-yard split of 1.55 seconds, and a 38.5-inch vertical jump during his private workout last week, per The Athletic's Dan Brugler.
DeJean's versatility is what makes him such an intriguing first-round draft prospect since he has played everywhere from outside cornerback to slot corner and safety during his time with the Hawkeyes.
In his final two years at Iowa, DeJean racked up 120 total tackles, 20 passed defended and seven interceptions, including three returned for a touchdown. He was also a standout punt returner for the Hawkeyes, returning 31 punts for 406 yards and one touchdown.
A report surfaced earlier this month that just some in the Eagles organization have raved over DeJean which isn't too surprising since Philly is desperately in need of secondary help and a do-it-all guy like DeJean would benefit them.
The Eagles are set to pick at No. 22 overall in Round 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft.
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