Cooper DeJean going #15 Overall in this NFL Mock Draft

[Franisdaman]

15. LOS ANGELES CHARGERS: CB COOPER DEJEAN, IOWA​

• Record: 2-2
• Player ADP (via MDS): 17.1
• Player Big Board Rank: 12

Speaking of teams that need help on defense, the Chargers could use a top playmaker in their secondary, and DeJean is one of the best. He can play outside cornerback, slot cornerback or even safety at 6-foot-1 and 205 pounds. Across 198 coverage snaps in 2023, he has earned an 82.1 coverage grade with just 93 yards allowed.

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[KcTo]

How many more TDs will he need to be consensus All American ?

 

[BustingNarratives]

I’m thinking he goes even higher than #15 due to his versatility as a CB or safety and his ability to return punts and kickoffs. Also a very low risk and humble dude which NFL GMs apppreciate more than the average fan.

 

[Franisdaman]

I’m thinking he goes even higher than #15 due to his versatility as a CB or safety and his ability to return punts and kickoffs. Also a very low risk and humble dude which NFL GMs apppreciate more than the average fan.

i wonder what his Combine numbers will be

 

[HawkMachine]

He's not going first round.

Sorry.

 

[LUC8]

What makes you so sure he won’t go first round?

 

[obfuscating]

I see him going 1st - 3rd rnd, Iowa needs to use him on both sides this year. Too much talent being wasted.

 

[HawkMachine]

I'm willing to take bets right now if anyone thinks he is going first round.

 

[QChawks]

I have to presume he would need to move to safety in the NFL

 

[cm8124]

I'm willing to take bets right now if anyone thinks he is going first round.

I’ll bet you a 24pk of Beer he goes 1st round🍻

 

[HawkMachine]

I’ll bet you a 24pk of Beer he goes 1st round🍻

I don't drink much anymore.

If he goes first round, I'll buy you that 24 pack.

If he doesn't, you owe me the cost of it.

 

[GlenHawk]

I'm willing to take bets right now if anyone thinks he is going first round.

F it, I’ll take that bet. I think he’s gonna be a combine monster on top of his on field productivity.

Loser donates $25 to Wrestling For Life?

 

[HawkMachine]

F it, I’ll take that bet. I think he’s gonna be a combine monster on top of his on field productivity.

Loser donates $25 to Wrestling For Life?

Deal.

 

[HawCory]

I have to presume he would need to move to safety in the NFL

I feel like he is supposed to be a Safety at Iowa but just happens to be a better CB than anybody else on the roster and depth at CB doesn't allow Phil to have Cooper at Cash or Safety

 

[EvilMonkeyInTheCloset]

15. LOS ANGELES CHARGERS: CB COOPER DEJEAN, IOWA​

• Record: 2-2
• Player ADP (via MDS): 17.1
• Player Big Board Rank: 12

Speaking of teams that need help on defense, the Chargers could use a top playmaker in their secondary, and DeJean is one of the best. He can play outside cornerback, slot cornerback or even safety at 6-foot-1 and 205 pounds. Across 198 coverage snaps in 2023, he has earned an 82.1 coverage grade with just 93 yards allowed.

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Yeah well he should stay at Iowa for at least another year so that we can win a got dam national f***ing CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!

 

[jhawk23]

I feel like he is supposed to be a Safety at Iowa but just happens to be a better CB than anybody else on the roster and depth at CB doesn't allow Phil to have Cooper at Cash or Safety

Cash ideally

 

[cmhawks99]

If his combine numbers, are as good as is speculated, he’ll go 1st round. His conditioning coach indicated he as very positive he can run sub 4.4. With his leaping ability in basketball. He will be a combine freak!!

 

[cmhawks99]

Cash ideally

FWIW, Castro has to see the field. So I’d go so far as to say, the combination in the backfield is best with Coop at CB and Castro @ cash and Schulte/Nwankpa (all likely NFL players except maybe Schulte) @ Sfty…

As opposed to Lee at CB and Coop elsewhere. He can play all of them proficiently!

 

[HawkLogic]

I have to presume he would need to move to safety in the NFL

Along that line of thinking, the last White Cornerback in NFL that started for an entire season was something like 20 years ago. There are exceptions to any rules, but it there haven't been a lot of white guys with the speed, quickness, change of direction, balance to make it as starter or even bench player at NFL level at CB position.

I havent heard much on Riley Moss career in NFL .... I always thought he'd be a safety at NFL level. Cooper Dejean is more natural at coverage than Riley, but I don't think he's better raw combine performance athlete than Riley. Cooper is great at college level---getting guaranteed 1st round money will take an NFL GM with some balz to go out on a limb. Cooper also looks pretty skinny compared to most NFL guys. This is all fine...Iowa needs to come up with some NIL money to keep Coop in school.

 

[Franisdaman]

He gone.

 

[flaiawis]

My comp for him would be a faster version of Harrison Smith. Imagine Cooper operating in a multiple defense. You have to believe that he would be a nightmare if unleashed in a blitz package.
I also think his 40 time would warrant a 1st round pick. You never really hear anything from the team. The tidbits you do get tell you that is a low 4.4 and possible sub 4.4 guy. Either way, he is a hellava football player and the game seems slower for him than others.
In time we will see.

 

[kzoohawk80]

He's not going first round.

Sorry.

This isn't going to age well. Don't remember where I saw this article but it asked whether Cooper is going to break the combine. Dude is a freak athlete with elite cover metrics. NFL teams are going to be drooling over Cooper.

 

[Franisdaman]

NFL Combine: Feb 26-March 4, 2024

March 21, 2023: this year's Iowa Pro Day. Assuming it will be a similar date in 2024.

NFL Draft: Thur Apr 25, 2024 – Sat Apr 27, 2024

 

[onlyTheObvious]

Maybe, if he can play CB.

Safety isn’t a position you should over pay or over draft.

Pash rushers and CB is where you spend money.

 

[ClarindaA's]

Not that I would, but if he came back, and put up a similar season against the New teams in the conference, could he break into the top ten? Injury could drop him to late first, early second.

 

[Franisdaman]

Not that I would, but if he came back, and put up a similar season against the New teams in the conference, could he break into the top ten? Injury could drop him to late first, early second.

 

[Franisdaman]

crazy how time flies.

 

[Franisdaman]

8 weeks takes us to the middle/end of January, 2024.

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[BlackNGoldWings]

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I believe that description is close to that of one whose memory is saluted at each home game by Hawk fans.

 

[CyberJJ]

Maybe, if he can play CB.

Safety isn’t a position you should over pay or over draft.

Pash rushers and CB is where you spend money.

Data doesn’t show much difference (5-10%)in top NFL safeties vs. cornerbacks.

 

[SB_SB]

Isn’t this two years and two injuries for Cooper? I wonder if his health will be a problem in the NFL.

 

[JupiterHawk]

Isn’t this two years and two injuries for Cooper? I wonder if his health will be a problem in the NFL.

This is his first injury. The Neb game was a concussion I believe, He was bowl MVP a month later.

 

[hawkeyebob62]

This is his first injury. The Neb game was a  TARGET I believe, He was bowl MVP a month later.

FIFY

 

[Franisdaman]

This isn't going to age well. Don't remember where I saw this article but it asked whether Cooper is going to break the combine. Dude is a freak athlete with elite cover metrics. NFL teams are going to be drooling over Cooper.

hopefully Cooper is ready to go on Feb 26

 

[DBQ Hawk]

If Cooper can’t participate at 100% in the NFL combine, where he’d definitely wow people, his draft status will be hurt some

He could potentially come back to Iowa for 2024 and make it financially advantageous if he goes from 2nd round to 1st round as a result

Again, depends on the injury. But between NIL, and draft improvement, coming back could pay off for him

Potentially

 

[onlyTheObvious]

This isn't going to age well. Don't remember where I saw this article but it asked whether Cooper is going to break the combine. Dude is a freak athlete with elite cover metrics. NFL teams are going to be drooling over Cooper.

What do you anticipate his 40 time being?

“freak” at the combine for a CB is all about the 40 time.

 

[Franisdaman]

If Cooper can’t participate at 100% in the NFL combine, where he’d definitely wow people, his draft status will be hurt some

He could potentially come back to Iowa for 2024 and make it financially advantageous if he goes from 2nd round to 1st round as a result

Again, depends on the injury. But between NIL, and draft improvement, coming back could pay off for him

Potentially

Lots of if's and I will add to them.

If it will take 8 weeks to recover, that takes us to the middle, and at worst end, of January, 2024.

NFL Combine: Feb 26-March 4, 2024.

March 21, 2023: this year's Iowa Pro Day. Assuming it will be a similar date in 2024. Last year every NFL team was represented so Cooper would have another chance to shine & show he's healthy.

NFL Draft: Thur Apr 25, 2024 – Sat Apr 27, 2024.

 

[Franisdaman]

#22 in today's Sporting News NFL Mock Draft.

He's going to @EvilMonkeyInTheCloset 's Minnesota Vikings.

22. Minnesota Vikings (6-6)

• Cooper DeJean, CB, Iowa (6-1, 209 pounds)

As the Vikings' ace defensive coordinator, Brian Flores likes to have versatile pieces on the back end. Whether DeJean is a safety, corner, nickel back or outside cover man, he just flat-out makes plays all over the field.



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[EvilMonkeyInTheCloset]

#22 in today's Sporting News NFL Mock Draft.

He's going to @EvilMonkeyInTheCloset 's Minnesota Vikings.

22. Minnesota Vikings (6-6)

• Cooper DeJean, CB, Iowa (6-1, 209 pounds)

As the Vikings' ace defensive coordinator, Brian Flores likes to have versatile pieces on the back end. Whether DeJean is a safety, corner, nickel back or outside cover man, he just flat-out makes plays all over the field.



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I'd rather his pro career not be wasted.....