Cooper DeJean snags Super Bowl pick-6 for first NFL interception
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.
THE ROOKIE COOPER DEJEAN WITH THE PICK-SIX OFF MAHOMES 😱
ON HIS BIRTHDAY 🤯
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— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) February 10, 2025
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.