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Cooper DeJean

Quarterback/safety
OABCIG HS
IDA GROVE, IOWA
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-2
Press Release

Peak Performance

3447

Passing Yards

35

Passing Touchdowns

1235

Rushing Yards

24

Rushing Touchdowns
“Cooper DeJean is the biggest difference-maker I have ever seen on a football team. He’s big, strong, fast, quick, intelligent and he’s an accurate thrower. He’s a great safety and he makes big plays on special teams too.”
Dale Tokheim
Head Coach head coach at Ridge View High
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-2, 205-pound senior quarterback and safety passed for 3,447 yards and 35 touchdowns this past season, leading the Falcons to a 12-0 record and the Class 1A state championship. DeJean completed 199 of 331 passes, while rushing for 1,235 yards and 24 touchdowns on 131 carries. The All-American Bowl adidas Player of the Year, he was also named Sioux City Journal Player of the Year and was selected as captain of the Class 1A All-State team.

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Academic Achievement

DeJean has maintained a B average in the classroom. He has signed a National Letter of Intent to play football on scholarship at the University of Iowa this fall.

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Exemplary Character

DeJean has served as a mentor for elementary school students and has volunteered locally on behalf of youth football programs.