PHILADELPHIA — A former standout on the Iowa football team will make his NFL rookie debut on Saturday.
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OABCIG State Championship 2019
November 22, 2019: OABCIG's Cooper DeJean runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the Class 2A State Championship game against Waukon on Friday, Nov. 22, at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. Â
Football OABCIG preseason outlook
Senior OABCIG quarterback Cooper DeJean looks to pass the ball as head coach Larry Allen watches during practice Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, at the Ida Grove, Iowa, high school.
Football OABCIG preseason outlook
Senior OABCIG quarterback Cooper DeJean runs the ball as a teammate tries to strip it away during practice Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, at the Ida Grove, Iowa, high school.
OABCIG vs Treynor football
Cooper DeJean carries the ball for OABCIG during the football game against Treynor, Friday, in Ida Grove, Iowa, Oct. 9, 2020.
OABCIG vs Treynor football
OABCIG's Cooper DeJean escapes from Treynor's Jaxon Schumacher during a high school football game on Oct. 9, 2020 in Ida Grove, Iowa.Â
OABCIG vs Treynor football
OABCIG's Cooper DeJean dodges past Treynor's Jaxon Schumacher during OABCIG vs Treynor High School football action, Oct. 9, 2020 in Ida Grove, Iowa.
OABCIG vs Treynor football
OABCIG's Cooper DeJean dodges away from Treynor's Jaxon Schumacher during OABCIG vs Treynor High School football action, on Oct. 9, 2020 in Ida Grove, Iowa.
OABCIG vs West Sioux football
Cooper DeJean carries the ball for OABCIG during OABCIG vs West Sioux state quarterfinal football action, in Ida Grove, Iowa, Nov. 6, 2020.
State Football 1A OABCIG vs. Sigourney-Keota 7
November 14, 2020: OABCIG's Cooper DeJean runs the ball against Sigourney-Keota Saturday during the semi-final round of the state football tournament at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls.
Cooper DeJean celebrates 2020 football championship
OABCIG senior quarterback Cooper DeJean (1) raises two fingers in the air to indicate that the Falcons won their second state championship on Nov. 20, 2020, against Van Meter in the UNI-Dome.Â
State FBall OABCIG vs. Van Meter 9
November 20, 2020: OABCIG senior Cooper DeJean avoids a tackle against Van Meter during the 2020 championship round of the state football playoffs at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. DeJean played a pivotal role in the Falcons comeback to win the Class 1A state title.
State FBall OABCIG vs. Van Meter 3
OABCIG senior Cooper DeJean takes the ball into the end zone for the winning touchdown against Van Meter on Nov. 20, 2020 during the championship round of the state football playoffs at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls.
2021 Iowa High School Track & Field championships
Cooper DeJean of OABCIG, center, competes in the Boys 2A 100 Meter Dash at the 2021 Iowa High School Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium, Saturday in Des Moines, Iowa, May 22, 2021.
2021 Iowa High School Track & Field championships
Cooper DeJean of OABCIG crosses the finish line after winning the Boys Class 2A 100-meter dash at the 2021 Iowa High School Track and Field State Championships on May 22 at Drake Stadium in Des Moines.
2021 Iowa High School Track & Field championships
Cooper DeJean of OABCIG competes in the 2A Boys Long Jump at the 2021 Iowa High School Track and Field State Championships at Drake Stadium, Thursday in Des Moines, Iowa, May 20, 2021.
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Cooper DeJean Media Day 2022
Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean (3) poses for a photo during Iowa Football media day, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Iowa City.
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Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean (3) reacts after intercepting the ball in the end zone during the second quarter of the Hawkeyes' game against Iowa State last month at Kinnick Stadium.
Cooper DeJean returns an interception
Nov. 12, 2022: Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean, shown here returning an interception to the end zone in the Hawkeyes' win over Wisconsin, said with the uncertainties presented by Kentucky offensively Iowa must be ready for anything in Saturday's TransPerfect Music City Bowl.
Iowa Media Day 3
Iowa defensive backs Jermari Harris, Quinn Schulte, Xavier Nwankpa and Cooper DeJean pose for a portrait during the Hawkeye's football media day on Friday.
