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Cooper DeJean Lands at No. 60 in NFL’s Top 100 for 2025

His peers voted him into the league’s Top 100 following a rookie season marked by standout defensive plays

Saquon Barkley #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on from the sideline in the fourth quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Overview

  • DeJean earned the No. 60 spot in the NFL’s Top 100 Players of 2025 list, which is determined by votes from fellow league players.
  • The second-year cornerback overcame a training-camp injury to enter the Eagles’ starting lineup in Week 6 and held onto the role through the end of his rookie campaign.
  • He finished fourth in AP Defensive Rookie of the Year voting after totaling 51 tackles, six passes defended, three tackles for loss and three fumble recoveries.
  • In Super Bowl LIX, DeJean intercepted Patrick Mahomes and returned it 38 yards for a touchdown, helping seal the Eagles’ 40-22 victory.
  • Teammates Zack Baun and Saquon Barkley highlighted his instincts and work ethic in the NFL’s reveal video, underscoring his rapid rise among the league’s best.