Cooper DeJean, DB, Iowa
DeJean may be the most talented defensive back in this draft. His new team will be able to play him anywhere on defense and get a consistent player. He has experience at both corner and safety, with a little bit of edge rusher mixed in there as well from his college days. His best work has come from the outside cornerback position. DeJean had a very productive 2023 campaign, totaling five passes defended, two interceptions, and 41 tackles.
DeJean has an injury history, but nothing to be concerned about long-term. He's coming off of a fractured fibula but has worked out in front of teams on April 8th.
Depending on what media outlet you read/listen to, DeJean can go anywhere from the top 20 to early Day 2 of the draft. I don't think he falls to the Texans' second-round pick, so trading up at least to 20 is the likely outcome if you want DeJean in your secondary. Albert Breer mentioned DeJean as a candidate for the Seattle Seahawks at pick 16, so there will be some competition in the mid-1st round for DeJean, but if he lasts until the Pittsburgh Steelers pick at 20, Houston should be on the phone.