Cooper Dejean

Career StatsA-

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		32	2	22	144
2025		16	2	16	93
2024		16	0	6	51

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The A Contract Value Index on Cooper DeJean's deal stems from how the cap hit lines up against on-field output. At $2.32M AAV across four years on his rookie scale contract, DeJean is operating at a massive structural discount relative to his second-year All-Pro First Team production—the 2025 season saw him post 93 tackles, 2 interceptions across 16 games, elite output that would command $12M+ annually on the open market. His A- performance grade reflects that caliber of on-field execution, and the Eagles have locked in that elite production at a fraction of true market value, which is the fundamental formula behind CVI success. At 23 years old as a second-year player, DeJean is exactly where you want a young cornerstone defender positioned: proven over a full season at the highest level, still on the ascending side of his career arc, with multiple prime years ahead before hitting free agency. The Eagles' recent roster moves—signing edge rush depth while cutting lower-tiered veteran linebackers—underscore how the front office is building around proven young talent like DeJean, and his positional transition to safety represents organizational confidence in his versatility rather than a doubt in his value. With four years remaining on that rookie deal, Philadelphia has locked in one of the league's most intriguing young defensive talents at a discount that should only widen as his market value climbs, making this one of the cleanest long-term value plays in the NFL.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the A band — a quick read on where Cooper's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Cooper Dejean is a second-year cornerback establishing himself as one of the Eagles' most promising defensive pieces after a rocky C-grade debut in 2024. He's earned a strong A- this season, reflecting genuine growth in his second NFL campaign. At just 23, Dejean profiles as a long-term starter with Pro Bowl upside if his current trajectory holds. His pass-breakup rate is his calling card — 1.00 PD per game dwarfs the NFL average of 0.33 and exceeds the elite threshold of 0.91. His tackling is equally impressive at 5.81 per game, well above both the league average of 2.31 and the elite benchmark of 5.20. His interception rate of 0.13 per game is slightly above the NFL average of 0.10, though not yet near elite territory at 0.22 — the one area where continued development could elevate him to shutdown status. The jump from a C in 2024 to an A- this season signals legitimate adaptation to the professional game, not just statistical noise. Dejean has the athleticism and football IQ to develop into a true number-one cornerback. Watch for turnover production — if he can push his interception rate toward that 0.22 elite threshold, the ceiling becomes genuinely special.

How Cooper Compares at the Position

Cooper Dejean ranks 13th of 270 graded cornerbacks by performance. That slots Cooper between Devon Witherspoon (A-) just ahead and Dee Alford (A-) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Cooper DeJean draws a A sentiment grade as the Philadelphia Eagles narrative reflects his on-field role. The cornerstone story here is straightforward: a 23-year-old second-year player earned All-Pro First Team honors in 2025, and the Eagles' recent decision to deploy him at safety in their base scheme has generated considerable analyst and fan discussion about how to best utilize his rare combination of football IQ and athleticism. Rather than treating the positional shift as a downgrade, the prevailing media framing positions it as the Eagles leveraging his skill set to create a more dynamic secondary—a narrative that aligns cleanly with his A- performance grade and reinforces his status as a cornerstone piece. The recent headlines amplify this through workout footage and defensive strategy breakdowns, keeping DeJean in the conversation as one of the NFL's most intriguing young defensive talents heading into 2026. The Eagles' recent roster moves—cutting OLBs and a wide receiver while adding defensive end depth—fit the broader narrative of a team investing in its defense around proven young talent, and DeJean sits at the center of that investment, with public perception firmly in star territory.