Young CB Rookie Quickly Earns Respect, Voted #60 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2025 List

Young CB Rookie Quickly Earns Respect, Voted #60 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2025 List

The Philadelphia Eagles may have found one of the brightest young stars on defense. Cooper DeJean, a rookie cornerback, has officially been ranked #60 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2025 — a prestigious list voted on by NFL players themselves.

What makes this achievement even more impressive is the fact that DeJean has only been with the Eagles for a short time. Yet his outstanding performance and professionalism have earned him the trust and admiration of teammates and opponents alike. Being ranked above established veterans like Matthew Stafford proves just how quickly he’s making his mark.

According to NFL Films, the voting process involves distributing paper ballots directly to players in locker rooms from late November through the end of the regular season. Each player is allowed to vote for only their top 20 peers. For a rookie like DeJean to receive enough votes to land at #60 is a rare and remarkable feat.

On the field, DeJean’s numbers speak for themselves — no touchdowns allowed in coverage, a Super Bowl pick-six, and elite versatility in both run support and pass defense. But beyond the stats, it's his calm demeanor and maturity beyond his years that make him stand out.

While established stars continue to climb the list, DeJean's early breakthrough into the top tier of defensive talent is a powerful message: the Eagles may have just secured a defensive cornerstone for years to come.

With a well-earned #60 ranking, Cooper DeJean isn’t just a promising rookie for Philadelphia — he’s already one of the most respected young players in the entire NFL.