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Cooper DeJean On Being NFL's Rarest Player, Derrick Henry Bodyslam & Eagles Draft Day Prank Calls

Season 1, Ep. 112

Back with another episode of Kickin' It, featuring Eagles rookie cornerback Cooper DeJean - the WHITE CORNERBACK breaking barriers and making NOISE in the NFL. DeJean's keeping it 💯 about his NFL journey, white corner rep, and how he's making his mark in Philly!


Cooper breaks down:

  • His VIRAL journey as one of the few white cornerbacks in the NFL
  • EPIC tackle on Derrick Henry that's got everyone talking
  • Drafting drama: Turning down calls from the Eagles (multiple times!)
  • Growing up in a TINY town in Iowa to playing in the NFL
  • His CRAZY multi-sport athletic background
  • INSIDE look at the Eagles locker room with Slay, Hurts, and AJ Brown
  • His pregame playlist (featuring Drake, Billy Joel and... Frank Sinatra?!)
  • Hilarious "Name That Exciting White" game #ExcitingWhites


Don't miss this MUST-LISTEN episode before the Eagles' playoff push!


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