Iowa's Star Cornerback Cooper DeJean Out for Season Due to Leg Injury

DeJean's absence is a significant blow to the Hawkeyes, currently leading the Big Ten West, as they lose a key defensive player and punt returner.

Iowa's star cornerback Cooper DeJean will miss the rest of the season due to a lower leg injury sustained during practice.
DeJean was a member of The Associated Press midseason All-America team and a finalist for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy as the top defensive player in the nation.
DeJean played nearly 400 snaps in coverage this season without giving up a touchdown, leading the Hawkeyes with five pass breakups and is second with two interceptions.
He leads the Big Ten with an 11.5-yard punt return average and scored the winning touchdown against Michigan State with a 70-yard return late in the game.
The Hawkeyes are currently 8-2 and atop the Big Ten West with a 5-2 conference record, with their strength being their defense, which ranks third in the nation, allowing just 12.3 points per game.