Since first donning the midnight green, Cooper DeJean has done nothing but deliver big plays for the Philadelphia Eagles, wherever defensive coordinator Vic Fangio has deployed him. And with versatility and consistency that rival any defensive back in the league, the former Iowa Hawkeye earns a spot on our most important Eagles list of 2026 at sixth overall. This past season, Fangio kept him in the slot, and DeJean blanketed opposing wideouts. Read more: 7th most important Eagles player of 2026 not named Jalen Hurts arrives off the edgeIn his third NFL season, DeJean's rise has already included many highlights. He can drop the hammer in run support and blanket wideouts with the best of them, making him a surefire member of the most important Eagles list of 2026.