In the bustling world of football, where every touchdown is cheered and every fumble scrutinized, one name is already making waves before stepping onto the field. Cooper DeJean, the promising 21-year-old cornerback freshly drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles, finds himself in the midst of an unexpected whirlwind – not just for his skills on the gridiron, but for something as simple as his last name.
The City of Brotherly Love has embraced DeJean with open arms, but they seem eager to tweak his identity just a tad. Why? Because his surname, as fate would have it, rhymes with a word that’s as quintessentially Philly as cheesesteaks and Rocky Balboa. Yes, you guessed it – trousers. However, instead of letting this linguistic coincidence pass unnoticed, the spirited denizens of Philadelphia have rallied around a unique solution: they’ve given him a new moniker, one that blends his surname with the essence of their beloved city.
In a recent interaction with fans alongside fellow Eagles draftee Quinyon Mitchell, DeJean was quizzed about his familiarity with the term “Jawn” – a word deeply embedded in Philly’s cultural lexicon. His response? A hearty chuckle followed by an admission that he’s noticed the creative play on his last name by the Eagles faithful. “It’s kinda cool,” he remarked, clearly amused by the gesture.
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— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) April 28, 2024
But the playful banter didn’t stop there. Inquiring minds wanted to know: when would Cooper DeJean officially become Cooper DeJawn? With a mischievous glint in his eye, he teased, “Who knows? Maybe real soon.” While a name change of this magnitude might seem far-fetched, the enthusiasm from fans and the team alike suggests that it’s not entirely out of the realm of possibility.
However, DeJean’s journey to NFL stardom is as diverse as it is remarkable. Before donning the Eagles’ green and white, he was a multi-sport prodigy, excelling not just in football but also in basketball, track, and baseball during his high school years. In an exclusive interview, DeJean revealed that his passion for sports was instilled by his grandfather, a man deeply entrenched in the world of baseball. It was his influence that led DeJean to explore football, a decision that has now catapulted him onto the grand stage of the NFL.
Despite facing setbacks, including a broken leg during his time in Iowa, DeJean’s resolve never wavered. He acknowledges the challenges of baseball but remains steadfast in his pursuit of excellence on the football field. And with the upcoming NFL season on the horizon, DeJean is poised to leave an indelible mark on the league, armed with not just his athletic prowess but also the unwavering support of Eagles fans who have already embraced him as one of their own.
