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Iowa DC Phil Parker weighs in on Cooper DeJean’s performance, versatility for Hawkeyes

Kate Norum

By Kate Norum

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Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker is creating a showstopping defense and one of the key players is Cooper DeJean.

Parker provided his thoughts on sophomore defensive back DeJean’s performance lately during a press conference on Wednesday afternoon, ahead of its Week 12 match-up with Minnesota.

Parker said in part that DeJean “does really well outside” and has the capability to play all of the five secondary positions. Who knows, maybe that means we will DeJean taking on more roles in the next game for the Hawkeyes.

DeJean has been making huge stops for the Hawkeyes. He has made 45 solo tackles, 4 interceptions and 7 passed defended.

Look at DeJean in last week’s Wisconsin game:

It’s no shock that Parker is convinced he can play all five positions on secondary. It will be interesting to see how Saturday’s game plays out and what DeJean will do. Will he have another huge game or take on another role? We will see.

The Hawkeyes will take on the Golden Gophers at 4:00 p.m. ET this Saturday.

Kate Norum

Kate Norum covers college football for Saturday Tradition. She graduated from Kennesaw State University with a B.S. in journalism and has always been passionate about sports. Follow Kate on Twitter @katenorum