Cooper DeJean going #15 Overall in this NFL Mock Draft
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more details on his injury & when he'll test before NFL teams (in April)
I know there was discussion on this but officially the injury occurred practicing w/ the offense.
We all got hurt from this offense
interesting the tape ends with his punt return TD* against mn. apparently people in the football business have just decided to count that as a td and show up the chump who negated it for joke that he is.
Not sure why the Lions would take an OT. They need another DE or DB.
Geez, I've seen him ranked at #31 and #8 in the first two sites I visited. Whoever gets him will be happy.
Agreed, and I have seen some mock drafts where he doesn't even get drafted until the second round. Dude is a stud and whichever team gets him is going to be stoked once he shows up and they can see how he performs.
just sucks that he's still not 100% ready to go
and the sad part, of course, is he got injured practicing offense....
How'd he do in his Pro day? Wasn't it today?
Nevermind, I see he's doing his in April
Nevermind, I see he's doing his in April
Pretty obvious none of the Minnesota players thought it was a fair catch signal.
Tannenbaum's GM mock draft: A former exec's own first-round picks, including six QBs and one big trade
Mike Tannenbaum puts GM hat back on and makes his selections for each team in the first round of the 2024 draft.
26. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Cooper DeJean, CB, IowaCoach Todd Bowles loves versatility on the back end, and that's exactly what DeJean brings to the table. Cornerback Carlton Davis III left for Detroit, and safety Antoine Winfield Jr. might be in town for only one year on the franchise tag. DeJean had seven interceptions over his final two seasons at Iowa and is an outstanding punt returner. Although I would start him at corner, he eventually could evolve into a terrific safety because of his 6-1 size, physicality and range.
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Tannenbaum's GM mock draft: A former exec's own first-round picks, including six QBs and one big trade
Mike Tannenbaum puts GM hat back on and makes his selections for each team in the first round of the 2024 draft.www.espn.com
26. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Cooper DeJean, CB, Iowa
Coach Todd Bowles loves versatility on the back end, and that's exactly what DeJean brings to the table. Cornerback Carlton Davis III left for Detroit, and safety Antoine Winfield Jr. might be in town for only one year on the franchise tag. DeJean had seven interceptions over his final two seasons at Iowa and is an outstanding punt returner. Although I would start him at corner, he eventually could evolve into a terrific safety because of his 6-1 size, physicality and range.
I just hope he doesn't drop out of the first round because of the damn injury from practicing with the offense.
He's cleared for doing the drills for his April 8 Pro Day; hopefully he shines.
With the 23rd pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, @EvilMonkeyInTheCloset 's Minnesota Vikings select....
23. Vikings (from Cleveland Browns via Houston Texans) – Cooper DeJean, CB, Iowa
If this selection doesn't factor into Minnesota's quarterback plan, the Vikings' decision to trade into the spot will draw plenty of scorn. But with an incoming rookie signal-caller already selected, DeJean is an intriguing option as a versatile chess piece in coverage. And Brian Flores would no doubt be intrigued with the possibilities he can offer as a blitzer.
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NFL.com has him going #22 overall to the Eagles.
DeJean had an outstanding college career and showed out at his private workout. He can play corner or safety and is a special teams Swiss Army Knife. Is picking him at 22 too rich? Maybe. But I can see him in an Eagles uniform.
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DeJean had an outstanding college career and showed out at his private workout. He can play corner or safety and is a special teams Swiss Army Knife. Is picking him at 22 too rich? Maybe. But I can see him in an Eagles uniform.
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I met Cooper yesterday when he was signing autographs and giving photo opportunites to Hy-Vee shoppers in North Liberty, Iowa. I had him sign my Hawkeye flag next to A.J. Epenesa's. He is a quiet person - didn't say much but laughed when I said he is going to have to fight hard to keep up with Caitlin. I wished him the best !!
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In this mock from today, CBS Sports has Cooper going #15 overall to the Indianapolis Colts
Cooper DeJean CB
IOWA • JR • 6'1" / 207 LBS
Cooper DeJean over Terrion Arnold may surprise some but Indianapolis values athleticism and DeJean showed more of it at his pro day. Cornerback is a big need for the franchise as evidenced by their involvement in trade discussions for L'Jarius Sneed. They discuss it here in the first round.
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Cooper DeJean CB
IOWA • JR • 6'1" / 207 LBS
PROJECTED TEAMIndianapolis | PROSPECT RNK23rd | POSITION RNK3rd |
REC56 | REYDS714 | YDS/REC12.8 | TDS7 |
Cooper DeJean over Terrion Arnold may surprise some but Indianapolis values athleticism and DeJean showed more of it at his pro day. Cornerback is a big need for the franchise as evidenced by their involvement in trade discussions for L'Jarius Sneed. They discuss it here in the first round.
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In Yahoo Sports' mock draft from today:
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19. Los Angeles Rams — Cooper DeJean, CB, Iowa
The Rams still have a need in the secondary even though they brought in Kamren Curl, Tre’Davious White and Darious Williams. They could use a long-term option with the upside to play all over the secondary and DeJean fits that bill. He has the athleticism to play cornerback and the toughness to be a safety as well. He might end up being a steal if he goes this late in the first round.2024 NFL mock draft: With one major trade-up, it's a QB party in the top 5
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I hope my Pack makes a trade up to get him. They have 11 picks in this years draft. 11 guys are not making the roster so the opportunity is there for them. I don't think he will fall lower than the low 20s but probably more in the 15-18 range.
What's a little worrisome is most final mock drafts from today have him going #20 or worse.
For example, FOX Sports has him going #22 to the Eagles:
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Pete Prisco of CBS Sports has him going #25 to your Green Bay Packers:
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Man it is hard for me to see that.....BUT.....they have a hell of a bunch more intel that some old dude like me from WDM! If he fell to 25 and Green Bay DID NOT take him I/m driving to GB to have a chat with someone. I guess I am like any Iowa fan...I want to see my Iowa guys on my Pro team and if not, please be in the AFC.What's a little worrisome is most final mock drafts from today have him going #20 or worse.
For example, FOX Sports has him going #22 to the Eagles:
2024 NFL mock draft: Michael Penix Jr. rises, Brock Bowers cracks top 10 | FOX Sports
Before the 2024 NFL Draft officially gets underway, FOX Sports' NFL experts predict how Thursday's first round might play out.
Pete Prisco of CBS Sports has him going #25 to your Green Bay Packers:
Prisco's final 2024 NFL Mock Draft: Giants trade up for Drake Maye; Vikings let QB come to them
Prisco predicts a QB blitz in his final NFL Draft mock
Vegas has the over/under at pick 22.5. I'd say that sounds about right.What's a little worrisome is most final mock drafts from today have him going #20 or worse.
For example, FOX Sports has him going #22 to the Eagles:
2024 NFL mock draft: Michael Penix Jr. rises, Brock Bowers cracks top 10 | FOX Sports
Before the 2024 NFL Draft officially gets underway, FOX Sports' NFL experts predict how Thursday's first round might play out.
Pete Prisco of CBS Sports has him going #25 to your Green Bay Packers:
Prisco's final 2024 NFL Mock Draft: Giants trade up for Drake Maye; Vikings let QB come to them
Prisco predicts a QB blitz in his final NFL Draft mock
I just find it sadly ironic that his injury (that might have impacted him financially if he drops too far) came while practicing on offense (where he volunteered to help spark that impotent offense)
I don't know that the injury ultimately plays a big role in what pick he ends up at. It wasn't a soft tissue thing....bones tend to heal fine with no residual effects. He showed well at his pro day and his tape looks fantastic.
If we're being honest, we all know what will ultimately hold him back from being a higher draft pick....and it's something he can't do anything about.
No kidding.....It seems like in most years it ends up being about position runs in the first few rounds. A bunch of QBs early make sense. Then if you start to see an O-line run in the draft, moods shift. Or in the case of Cooper, a CB run. OR a 2 for 1 draft trade to move up. Looking forward to tonite. I honestly wish the best for that dude because he was the absolute bomb for Iowa football. I have not seen that type of crowd hype over one guy at an Iowa game for a LONG time in Iowa football.....he was it, and then some.
It just sucks that he was not able to do any drills and impress all 32 teams at the NFL Combine (he only did interviews).
He was then not fully cleared by doctors until late March and then only worked out for 25 NFL teams on Monday, April 8 in Iowa City.
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