It's the offseason, and the Philadelphia Eagles are making the most of it by strengthening team chemistry as they prepare for OTAs and training camp.
This past week, several players hit the basketball court, where second-year defensive back Cooper DeJean impressed by showing that he can still throw down a dunk.
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Eagles' Cooper DeJean Can Ball
If anyone knows how to ball, it's Cooper DeJean, a former high school standout on the hardwood.
During his three-year varsity career at OABCIG High School in Ida Grove, Iowa, DeJean racked up an impressive 1,832 points.
He was so dominant, in fact, that former Eagles cornerback Darius Slay had been following his high school career well before they became teammates in Philadelphia.
During an episode of Chris Long's "Green Light" podcast, Slay revealed that he had commented on one of DeJean's high school basketball highlight videos four years ago.
"Like, he's special," Slay said. "I saw Cooper DeJean in high school playing basketball, right. I saw him doing windmill dunks and all kinds of crazy stuff. I'm like, woo! And then, like, I commented to him like four years ago and he commented back saying he appreciated it. Then the next thing you know he gets drafted to us."
DeJean's basketball skills translate well on the football field where he logged 68 total tackles, three interceptions, 10 pass breakups, and a forced fumble. His extreme versatility allowed him to contribute both at corner and safety, and he also made an impact on special teams with several key returns.
