Overview

• DeJean’s placement was decided by votes from fellow NFL players in an annual ranking of the league’s most respected talents.
• As a rookie, he recorded 51 tackles, three tackles for loss, six pass deflections and three fumble recoveries to finish fourth in AP Defensive Rookie of the Year voting.
• He delivered the Eagles’ defining defensive moment in Super Bowl LIX with a 38-yard interception return for a touchdown against Patrick Mahomes.
• Philadelphia traded up to the No. 40 pick in the 2024 draft to select DeJean, who overcame an offseason injury to secure a Week 6 starting role.
• Teammates Zack Baun and Saquon Barkley lauded his instincts and preparation in the NFL’s reveal video, highlighting his leadership potential.