Teams can host up to 30 players in previous visits in the 2024 NFL Draft, but for prospects it’s not that simple.
Cooper DeJean, one of the defensive backs The most promising prospect in the draft, had limited availability before the draft. DeJean underwent further medical examination due to his fractured fibula in mid-November. The late re-examination and professional training in mid-April meant that DeJean did not have much time to travel to the team is interested in drafting prospects in Iowa.
With time available for only four visits, DeJean can prioritize meetings with teams he believes have the most potential potential that would take him in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Ultimately, DeJean had 30 visits with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Seahawks, Philadelphia Eagles and Buffalo Bills.
DeJean began his career at Iowa as a safety, but switched to cornerback after the 2021 season. The Iowa star is considered one of the top defensive back prospects in the draft as teams believe he He can play both cornerback and safety in the NFL. Both are demands for bills. In addition to playing defense, DeJean is also an excellent kick returner.
During his career at Iowa, DeJean recorded seven interceptions, 13 passes defensed and three sacks. Defensive touch. All of his defensive grades came in 2022 when he recorded a career-best five interceptions. He added 31 returns for 406 yards and a touchdown in his Iowa career.
At his pro day in mid-April, DeJean challenged a extraordinary way. He ran a 4.46 40-yard dash and recorded a vertical jump of 38.5 inches and a broad jump of 10′4 inches. His test scores gave him a Relative Athletic Score (RAS) of 9.85. His tape and test scores make him likely to fall off the board in the first round of the draft.
Buffalo, of course, will have to wait and see if any other team has taken the time Whether to give DeJean or not select him in the first round with the Seahawks (No. 16), Steelers (No. 20) and Eagles (No. 22) all ahead of the Bills.
