Iowa cornerback Cooper DeJean declares for 2024 NFL Draft
Iowa cornerback Cooper DeJean has made his decision on the 2024 NFL Draft, and the talented defensive back will be forgoing his remaining eligibility and entering the 2024 NFL Draft.
Cooper DeJean was a one-man force for the Hawkeyes, both in the secondary and as a return man.
He was named a first-team All-American by The Athletic and CBS for his performance in 2023, which saw Iowa win 10 games and reach the Big Ten Championship Game. DeJean was a big part of that run.
In 2023 he recorded 41 tackles, 2.0 tackles for a loss, two interceptions and seven pass breakups. He also returned a punt for a touchdown.
During his sophomore season in 2022, DeJean set a single-season record with three interception return touchdowns.
Across three years at Iowa, Cooper DeJean logged 120 tackles, 5.0 tackles for a loss, seven interceptions and 20 pass breakups. He tallied a 13.1 punt return average, with one score.
More on the 2024 NFL Draft
The 2024 NFL Draft will be held in Detroit, Michigan, with the first round on Thursday, April 25, the second and third rounds on Friday, April 26, and the fourth through seventh rounds on Saturday, April 27.
Players will have the opportunity to solidify their draft stock at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine, to be held in Indianapolis, Indiana from February 26 through March 4.
The three-day event will be broadcasted throughout the weekend on ESPN and NFL Network.
To be eligible for the NFL Draft, players must be at least three years removed from their final year of high school while having used up their collegiate eligibility. Underclassmen are able to request league approval to become eligible for the draft, as are players who have graduated prior to using up all of their collegiate eligibility.
Last season, 69 players were granted special eligibility for the 2023 NFL Draft. 13 underclassmen who had completed their college degrees were also deemed eligible to be selected.
The deadline to declare for the 2024 NFL Draft is on January 15. NFL teams will receive a full list of eligible players in the class on January 19.