Cooper DeJean

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/cooper-dejean

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Cooper DeJean born?February 9, 2003
2. What was Cooper DeJean's job?Philadelphia Eagles (NFL)
3. What is the collegiate honors?Unanimous All-American in 2023 while playing for the Iowa Hawkeyes
4. What is the NFL draft position?Selected in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft
5. What position does Cooper DeJean play in football?He plays as a cornerback, guarding wide receivers and stopping passes.
6. How did Cooper DeJean help his team win the Super Bowl?In the Super Bowl, he caught a pass and ran it back for a touchdown, helping his team win.

Man-to-man coverage: A defensive tactic where a cornerback is assigned to cover a specific opposing receiver.
Zone defense: A defensive strategy where players are responsible for guarding a specific area of the field.
Turnover: When a team loses possession of the ball to the opposing team, often through an interception or fumble.