Cooper DeJean is an American football cornerback and punt returner for the Philadelphia Eagles as of the 2024 NFL season. The Eagles selected him with the 40th overall pick in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. In his first season with the Eagles, DeJean has recorded 51 total tackles, 0.5 sacks, one fumble recovery, and six pass deflections, by the end of the 2024 NFL regular season.
DeJean played football for the Iowa Hawkeyes, representing the University of Iowa at the collegiate level from 2021 to 2023. According to Sports Reference, he concluded his career with a total of 120 tackles, 13 pass deflections, and seven interceptions for 132 yards. DeJean earned unanimous consensus All-American recognition and First-Team All-America honors in 2023. Before committing to the Iowa Hawkeyes, he played high school football at OA-BCIG, where he played both quarterback and defensive back.
Cooper DeJean Contract Breakdown
According to Spotrac, DeJean signed a four-year rookie contract with the Eagles valued at $9.28 million on May 20, 2024. It includes a signing bonus amount of $3,571,724, a guaranteed amount of $5,831,021 and an average annual salary of $2,320,906.
| Contract Terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 4 yr(s) / $9,283,622 | $2,320,906 | $3,571,724 | $5,831,021 | $5,831,021 |
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Proration | Cap Hit | Dead Cap |
| 2024 | $795,000 | $892,931 | $1,687,931 | $5,831,021 |
| 2025 | $1,216,983 | $892,931 | $2,109,914 | $4,143,090 |
| 2026 | $1,638,966 | $892,931 | $2,531,897 | $2,033,176 |
| 2027 | $2,060,949 | $892,931 | $2,953,880 | $892,931 |
| 2028 | UFA |
How much is Cooper DeJean getting paid?
According to his four-year contract, DeJean will earn an average annual salary of $2,320,906 as per Spotrac. He is set to earn a base salary of $1,216,983, with a cap hit of $2,109,914 and a dead cap value of $4,143,090 in 2025.
How much does Cooper DeJean make in a minute?
DeJean will be making approximately $4.41 every minute given his average annual salary of $2,320,906.
Cooper DeJean Career Earnings
As of January 2025, DeJean has earned approximately $4,366,724 in his NFL career earnings as per Spotrac.
How much of Cooper DeJean’s contract is guaranteed?
DeJean received $5.83 million in guaranteed money, which includes his signing bonus, the salaries for 2024 and 2025, and $247,000 of his 2026 salary.
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FAQs on Cooper DeJean
A. Cooper DeJean is 6 feet tall.
A. Cooper DeJean is 21 years old, as of January 2025.
A. Cooper DeJean attended the University of Iowa.
A. Cooper DeJean wears jersey number 33 in the NFL.
