The Eagles traded up within the second spherical to get Cooper DeJean out of Iowa, making him the second cornerback for the crew in as many days. DeJean hopped on a name with reporters following the decide, and talked about his versatility and skillset, in addition to gave an replace on the leg damage he suffered again in November.
“It’s superb, that is the place I wished to be. I had an important go to there throughout the draft course of. Nice coaches there, nice crew, nice group. That is one thing you dream of as somewhat child, so I’m excited to deliver my skills there. Get in, get to work, be taught from the vets which can be there proper now, and go win some soccer video games.”
DeJean was requested about having a first-round grade however finally going within the second spherical, however the CB appeared unfazed, saying that he simply wished to get a chance to play. He went on to confess that there was some frustration on Thursday night time, however finally, he’s completely satisfied about the place he landed.
The second-round decide was touted as one of many extra versatile DBs on this 12 months’s draft class, and he stated the Eagles spoke to him about taking part in a number of totally different positions. DeJean stated he doesn’t have a choice, whether or not he’s lining up inside, exterior, or at security, he simply desires to be out on the soccer discipline.
“I believe it’s an important factor with the ability to play a number of positions, with the ability to affect the sport from totally different spots — exterior, inside, within the deep center, wherever it’s. So, I believe [being versatile] is an efficient factor.”
DeJean was requested about his restoration from a season-ending fibula fracture again in November, however the CB stated he’s good and if there was a sport right now, he’d be able to go. He later acknowledged it was his first main damage, however his trainers at Iowa and thru the pre-draft course of bought him again on his ft rapidly.
He went on to speak about how taking part in within the Huge Ten means taking part in bodily soccer, and the expertise going in opposition to guys like Marvin Harrison Jr. his sophomore 12 months has helped him develop. DeJean additionally credited his coaches at Iowa for giving him expertise taking part in at totally different positions.
All through his press convention DeJean talked about that he’s simply excited to get again to taking part in soccer. After being sidelined in November, after which having to undergo all of the occasions within the pre-draft course of, the CB is de facto wanting ahead to getting again to soccer, the sport he loves.
