Well, let me tell ya a little somethin’ ’bout Cooper DeJean and his family. Now, Cooper, he’s the kind of boy that folks talk about when they get together, especially around the dinner table or over a cup of coffee. He was born on February 9th, 2003, to Jason and Katie DeJean, a couple with a strong love for sports. They ain’t just any regular folks, mind ya—both of them got a history in sports that’s somethin’ to write home about.
Now, Jason, he’s a real hands-on kind of man, an assistant coach for the football team. I reckon that’s where Cooper got some of his grit. Jason’s been around sports his whole life, and he knows a thing or two ’bout how to get the best outta folks, especially young ones like Cooper. And then there’s Katie, Cooper’s mama. She ain’t just any ol’ lady—she’s a first-team All-American in basketball, back when she was playin’ college ball. Ain’t that somethin’? I can just imagine how proud she must be, watchin’ her boy follow in their footsteps.
Now, they say the apple don’t fall far from the tree, and I reckon they got that right with Cooper. This boy, he’s got talent runnin’ through his veins. He grew up in Odebolt, Iowa, a small town, where folks know each other like family. He went to OA-BCIG, a school that brings together kids from all around the area. He wasn’t just any ol’ student, though—Cooper played quarterback and defensive back for the football team, holdin’ all kinds of school records. As a senior, he was passin’ for yards like nobody’s business—3,447 yards and 35 touchdowns. Not to mention, he was rushin’ the ball too—1,235 yards and 24 touchdowns. You can see where the boy gets his energy from, can’t ya?
But I reckon it ain’t just about the numbers with Cooper. He’s got his whole family behind him, supportin’ him every step of the way. His younger brothers, Beckett and Jaxx, they’re just as busy with sports as he is. Beckett, at 15, he’s got his own fan club, and Jaxx, well, he’s only 12 but already playin’ every sport under the sun. That’s a lotta energy in one family, I tell ya.
Cooper’s got a lotta folks rootin’ for him, not just his family but the whole town, it seems. And it ain’t just because he’s got talent—though Lord knows he does. It’s also because of where he comes from. Small towns like Odebolt, they don’t always get the recognition they deserve, but Cooper, he’s put ’em on the map. He’s the kind of success story that makes a town proud, shows that no matter where you’re from, you can make it if you’ve got the heart and the drive.
Folks in the area sure do talk about Cooper’s granddaddy, Al Wilke, too. He’s a big name in the community, and I reckon that’s where some of Cooper’s roots come from. Family is important to this boy, and he knows it. I’ve heard folks say that it’s because of that strong family foundation that Cooper’s been able to achieve what he has, and I believe it. The DeJean family, they’ve got somethin’ special, that’s for sure.
Now, I ain’t sayin’ Cooper’s the only one with a good story. His older brother, well, he’s been part of the Iowa Hawkeye family, and he’s done some great things too. It’s a family tradition, I guess you could say. But Cooper, he’s making a name for himself, and folks are watchin’. You just wait, you’ll be hearin’ a lot more ’bout him in the future, I reckon.
All in all, the DeJean family is a fine example of how sports can run through a family, passin’ down talent and determination from one generation to the next. And while Cooper’s makin’ his mark in the world of football, you can bet he’s carryin’ the love and support of his family with him every step of the way.
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