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Iowa cornerback Cooper DeJean has actually apparently been deemed a security possibility by numerous NFL groups ahead of the draft, per ESPN's Field Yates.
“I believe there's a possibility that a great deal of groups, as a matter of reality lots of groups that I have actually spoken to continue to see him as a security possibility,” Yates stated on Draft on Monday (7:10 mark).
DeJean invested his college profession as a cornerback, however it appears NFL groups are wanting to shift him into a brand-new position at security. He was exceptional at cornerback while betting Iowa, notching 41 takes on, 5 passes safeguarded and a set of interceptions in 10 video games his junior year. In 2022, he had 75 takes on, 8 passes protector and 5 interceptions– 3 of which he returned for goals.
He is thought about to be the No. 31 general possibility and the No. 4 cornerback possibility by Bleacher Report's Scouting Department. In the most recent mock draft, DeJean is predicted to land with the Green Bay Packers with the No. 25 choice.
At his Pro Day on Monday, DeJean displayed his athleticism with a 4.42 40-yard dash, a 1.55 in the 10-yard split and a vertical dive of 38.5.
While DeJean definitely has athleticism, NFL scouts kept in mind some weak points that might hold him back as a cornerback. Scouts stated he has a hard time to open his hips to resist unexpected velocity and stops working to turn and discover the ball when protecting deep paths, 2 abilities that are vital for an expert cornerback.
Provided those weak points, putting DeJean at security where he can be in front of the majority of the offense might be an excellent relocation. It would be a rather difficult shift, however one that might settle in the long run.
