Eagles Cornerback Cooper DeJean Can ‘Blend In’ Anywhere —…

When it comes to game day, the tunnel has become the NFL’s unofficial runway, and Philadelphia Eagles rookie Cooper DeJean is already proving he knows how to make an entrance.

For the Eagles’ highly anticipated matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs, the 22-year-old cornerback stepped out in a monochrome cream fit, punctuated by TAFT’s new Jack Penny Loafer in Brown.

The brand built its reputation on balancing premium European craftsmanship with bold, boundary-pushing designs. “Athletes push boundaries on the field; style icons do the same off it,” Tyler Larsen, TAFT’s head of product, said about DeJean’s style.

For DeJean, that mix of timelessness and edge matches his own approach to style. Growing up in Odebolt, Iowa—a town of less than 1,000 people—his fashion options were limited. Now, playing in one of the NFL’s biggest markets, he’s using fashion as another way to express himself while keeping things authentic.

Still, for all the attention he’s drawing in the tunnel and on the field, DeJean says he’s managed to navigate Philadelphia life with some degree of anonymity. “I feel like I can blend in pretty well,” he told PEOPLE earlier this season. “I try to, at least. It’s gotten a little harder since the end of last season, but I usually try to put a hat on and go about my business.” The humble approach might not last much longer—especially after his historic Super Bowl pick-six, which made him the first Eagles player to return an interception for a touchdown on football’s biggest stage.

Life off the field has been just as transformative. DeJean recently moved into a Center City apartment that gives him both a bird’s-eye view of Philadelphia and a sense of calm. “It’s got a lot of big windows, a lot of space,” he said. “You get the natural sunlight in every single morning, which is nice to wake up to. Get a nice view of the city, nice view of the Delaware River, so it’s got it all.”

For a player adjusting from small-town Iowa to the nonstop pulse of Philly, the setup offers the best of both worlds: access to the city while still maintaining a quiet retreat.

His apartment also reflects his journey so far. One wall features a painting capturing his Super Bowl interception, a reminder of the moment that solidified his name in Eagles history.

Hanging nearby is a Kelly Green jersey with “DeJawn” stitched across the back—a gift that ties his last name to the city’s slang. It’s a nod to the connection he’s building with fans who already see him as more than just a rookie.

That blend of roots and reinvention mirrors how DeJean is navigating his personal style. Whether he’s walking through the tunnel on game day or grabbing food in Center City, he’s finding ways to keep his look polished without losing the ability to “blend in.”