The Eagles value athleticism in their draft picks, and guys who played multiple sports in high school are always coveted on the big board. Jalen Carter, Cooper DeJean, Giles Jackson, Cameron Williams, Lane Johnson, and DeVonta Smith are among the former Birds who have succeeded on the basketball court.
With Nick Sirianni looking to change the pace on a Friday, Philadelphia players rode to the storied Palestra for team building on the basketball court.
DeJean competed in multiple sports throughout his childhood — mainly baseball, basketball, and football. Basketball was his first love, and he quickly became one of the best AAU players in the state.
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DeJean returned in time and hammered home a nasty dunk off the alley-oop from Saquon Barkley.
It’s not just hoops.
As a senior in high school, DeJean was an Iowa Class 2A Track and Field State Champion in the 100-meter dash and long jump.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Saquon Barkley tossed Cooper DeJean an alley-oop at the Palestra