Former Iowa Hawkeyes' star defensive back Cooper DeJean was a hero for the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX, but that moment almost didn't happen.

Before and after Sunday's game, DeJean honored his Iowa roots by paying tribute to the Iowa football program at OABCIG High School.

Few have had it better over the last few weeks than former Iowa Hawkeyes All-American Cooper DeJean. After winning Super Bowl LIX on his 22nd birthday due, in part, to his interception return for a touchdown,