DES MOINES, Iowa — An Iowa native had one of the best plays of Superbowl LIX with a pick six during Sunday’s game in New Orleans.

Cooper DeJean grew up in Odebolt, a small town in Sac County, Iowa and is now the rookie cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles.

During the Big Game Sunday night, DeJean intercepted a pass from the Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback, Patrick Mahomes. DeJean then ran 38-yards to the endzone with his teammates blocking some of the Chiefs offensive players from tackling him. DeJean ultimately scored the second Eagles touchdown of the night, which was also his first NFL touchdown.

After the game, DeJean spoke with ESPN SportsCenter’s Scott Van Pelt about the game.

He said, “Being able to play in the Super Bowl, first of all my rookie season in the NFL, and being able to score a touchdown is even crazier. I’m so happy to be a part of this team and this organization.”

DeJean told Van Pelt he was ready to score the touchdown as soon as he touched the football.

However, this isn’t the first time DeJean has led his team to a victory. As a quarterback at Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove (OABCIG) High School, DeJean led his team to two championships in 2019 and 2020.

DeJean went on to play football for the University of Iowa Hawkeyes, before he was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024.

The Super Bowl champion told Van Pelt he will celebrate this win with his teammates and family.

“It’s hard to get here. Going from a college season that’s twelve games long and to playing twenty-something weeks in the NFL is crazy, so [I’m] just enjoying the moment, enjoying being here,” he said.

Aside from celebrating the win, DeJean also celebrated his 22nd birthday on gameday. He is now the first player in Super Bowl history to intercept a pass and score a touchdown on his birthday.

Eagles fans in New Orleans swarmed Bourbon Street in celebration of their victory. Fans were chanting, cheering, and even climbing on top of vehicles that were positioned to block traffic.

DeJean told Van Pelt the victory parade in Philadelphia will likely be crazier than what he can imagine.

Another city that’s celebrating the win is DeJean’s hometown in Iowa. Friends of the defensive back gathered at the Community Center in Odebolt to watch the game.

“It makes everybody in town very proud, like today, there’s a lot of Kansas City fans in this area as well, but when the Eagles are on, everybody seems to be watching the Eagles and watching Cooper, wishing them the best. There’s a lot of pride,” said DeJean’s former neighbor, Ron Sorensen.

The City of Philadelphia has not yet released the date for the parade in celebration of the Super Bowl win.