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Analyst: Nobody Would Question If Cooper DeJean Could Play Outside ‘If He Wasn’t A White Cornerback’

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Even though they traded for one, the Pittsburgh Steelers are showing an interest in adding another starting-caliber cornerback, having brought in draft prospects like Nate Wiggins and Cooper DeJean for pre-draft visits.

While nobody questions the former about cornerback being his position, however, DeJean is another matter. He has good size at 6-foot or better and just over 200 pounds. His tape on the whole looks good as an outside cornerback, though he’s played other roles as well. Is he a victim of his own versatility when it comes to those questioning is ability to play outside?