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Draft Darlings: Iowa CB Cooper DeJean is simply an elite football player

As we consider the Kansas City Chiefs’ draft prospects each season, we see a handful of NFL Draft prospects with multipositional backgrounds and skill sets, which creates a lot of discussion about how they will transition into the league.

This year, one such prospect is Iowa cornerback Cooper DeJean. Here’s what you need to know about him:

Background

A four-star recruit from the tiny Iowa town of Ida Grove, DeJean received offers from South Dakota State, Illinois State and North Dakota State and Iowa — but his heart was with the Hawkeyes.