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Cooper DeJean snags Super Bowl pick-6 for first NFL interception

Andrew Olson

By Andrew Olson

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Cooper DeJean made the first interception of his NFL career extra special.

The former Iowa standout helped the Philadelphia Eagles extend the lead over the Kansas City Chiefs with a pick-6 of Patrick Mahomes. As an added bonus, it is DeJean’s birthday.

With a successful extra point, DeJean’s pick-6 made it 17-0 Eagles in the 2nd quarter. If Philadelphia goes on to win, it will undoubtedly be the highlight of DeJean’s rookie season.

DeJean finished his Iowa career on a high note. In 2023, he made it back-to-back first-team All-Big Ten selections, also picking up B1G Return Specialist of the Year and B1G Defensive Back of the Year as he was named a Unanimous All-American.

Philadelphia selected DeJean with the No. 40 overall pick in the 2nd round of the 2024 NFL Draft. DeJean was named to the PFWA’s All-Rookie Team, recording 51 total tackles with 6 passes defended, 1 forced fumble and 3 fumble recoveries in the regular season.

DeJean entered the Super Bowl having played in 3 playoff games during his first posteason. He logged 15 total tackles with 9 solo stops and 3 passes defended in Philadelphia’s NFC Championship campaign.

The game is airing on FOX.

Andrew Olson

A former Florida beat reporter, Andrew writes for the Saturday Tradition News Desk.