Iowa cornerback/punt returner Cooper DeJean has always been projected as a first-round draft pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
The main question, as with most prospects, has been where? That question was even more prevalent as he rehabbed from a broken fibula he suffered at the end of Iowa’s 2023 season.
The good news for DeJean heading into the draft was that he was cleared, less than a week ago, to resume football activities. He’s healed up nicely.
Even better news? After his incredible pro day in Iowa City, there’s some legitimate hype around him as potentially being the top cornerback in this draft.
Basically, to be able to show off that type of athleticism less than a week after being medically cleared to come back from a broken fibula — DeJean clearly has what it takes to be the “real deal” athletically.
