Some National Love for Cooper DeJean

[The Deplorable Sleeping Dog]

Hittin' the Big Time.

 

[ItsAllBallBearingsNowadays]

Hittin' the Big Time.

Really impressive.

 

[ShonnDeereGreene]

As incredible of a player as he is, his demeanor might be my favorite part. His demeanor reminds me a ton of Barry Sanders. Humble as can be - silent assassin!

 

[BirdistheWord]

I recently saw some of his basketball highlights, they were eye opening to say the least. He wasn't playing in the Chicago Public League, but wow, his athleticism was incredible.

 

[The Deplorable Sleeping Dog]

I recently saw some of his basketball highlights, they were eye opening to say the least. He wasn't playing in the Chicago Public League, but wow, his athleticism was incredible.

What would you say? 40" vertical? Some impressive jams in those highlights.

 

[MitchLL]

He'll definitely be on several pre season AA teams.

 

[Mohawkeye]

He will go pro after next year I assume. Going to be fun watching him and X play together a year, how many pick 6s can they rack up?

 

[cidhawkeye]

CDJ won’t see as many throws in his direction this year. Stats may take a hit, closing down a section of the field for opposing offenses

 

[InsaneHawkJJP]

The kids a special talent, that’s for sure. I think he’s Iowa’s next BT DB of the year. We need to get that title back. Hell he could be DB and PR of the year.

 

[Ripcord280]

I really truly do feel deep down inside that in an earlier era (during single platoon) he would be almost a Nile Knnick clone. he, like Kinnick, can do it all

but with the way things are nowadays with dual platoon, it is really almost impossible to play both ways

 

[KuwaitHawk]

I really truly do feel deep down inside that in an earlier era (during single platoon) he would be almost a Nile Knnick clone. he, like Kinnick, can do it all

but with the way things are nowadays with dual platoon, it is really almost impossible to play both ways

That would tire a person out.

 

[PNW_Hawk]

What would you say? 40" vertical? Some impressive jams in those highlights.

He's a lot like Tyler Sash (great multi sport athlete in HS) but even more athletic. He'd probably be even better at the CASH, but understand why they moved him to CB last year. He's special and fun to watch. Thanks for sharing the article.

 

[The Deplorable Sleeping Dog]

That would tire a person out.

Cooper could learn a few routes. I would play him a little two ways just for the publicity. How many fast kids would love to play on a team where they might have a chance to play a little both ways.

 

[ichawk24]

He's a lot like Tyler Sash (great multi sport athlete in HS) but even more athletic. He'd probably be even better at the CASH, but understand why they moved him to CB last year. He's special and fun to watch. Thanks for sharing the article.

I think it was Scott Dochterman who said Cooper is built like Tyler Sash but moves like Micah Hyde. Great description.

 

[ghostOfHomer777]

I think it was Scott Dochterman who said Cooper is built like Tyler Sash but moves like Micah Hyde. Great description.

Both Hyde and DeJean had uncanny football IQs ... potentially reflective of their background as smart and successful QBs.

Phil has himself mentioned how the best prior comp to DeJean is likely Hyde.