Cooper DeJean on January 26, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ; Cooper DeJean and girlfriend Steph Wilfawn pose for a photo together in 2024.Photo:Kathryn Riley/Getty ; Steph Wilfawn/ TikTok
Kathryn Riley/Getty ; Steph Wilfawn/ TikTok
Cooper DeJean has one proud girlfriend.
The Philadelphia Eagles cornerback has been linked to his girlfriend, Steph Wilfawn, since at least April 2024, when she proudly posted on her Instagram Stories celebrating his draft to the team. While the pair have been relatively private about the details of their relationship, Wilfawn has shared her support for DeJean on social media throughout his rookie season.
In January 2025, she shared aTikTokvideo montage celebrating the Eagles' NFC Championship victory over the Washington Commanders,securing their place in the 2025 Super Bowl. The video included her cheering DeJean on from the crowd throughout the game, ending with a celebratory hug — and a lot of green and white confetti.
“God is SO GOOD. See you in NOLA,” she captioned the post. “Proud of you @Cooper DeJean.”
Wilfawn then had a front-row seat to hisSuper Bowl victoryagainst the Kansas City Chiefs in New Orleans on Feb. 9 — which also happened to be DeJean’s 22nd birthday. During the game, she shared a clip on her Instagram Stories of her boyfriend scoring a touchdown, captioned, “Happy birthday @cooperdejean 🤭.”
So who is Cooper DeJean’s girlfriend? Here’s everything to know about Steph Wilfawn and her relationship with the NFL player.
Steph Wilfawn in January 2025.Steph Wilfawn/ TikTok
Steph Wilfawn/ TikTok
Wilfawn is a student at the University of Iowa, projected to graduate in May 2026, per herLinkedIn. According to her profile, she studies enterprise leadership and human relations.
Previously, Wilfawn graduated as valedictorian from Davis County Community High School in Iowa in May 2023, per her LinkedIn. While in school, she was involved in various sports, including track, volleyball and golf.
Cooper DeJean #33 of the Philadelphia Eagles before Super Bowl LIX on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana ; Steph Wilfawn getting ready for the Super Bowl on Feb. 9 in New Orleans.Emilee Chinn/Getty ; Steph Wilfawn/ TikTok
Emilee Chinn/Getty ; Steph Wilfawn/ TikTok
Although she is still in college, Wilfawn began working as a certified technician at Forefront Dermatology in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in October 2024. According to her LinkedIn profile, her role involves a wide range of responsibilities, including assisting dermatologists with biopsies, cryotherapy and excisions.
Cooper DeJean with girlfriend Steph Wilfawn in 2024.Steph Wilfawn/ TikTok
DeJean and Wilfawn are fairly private about their relationship, and have not revealed when or how they met. However, she first shared a photo of them together from the NFL draft on her Instagram Stories in April 2024, writing, “Congrats @cooperdedjean !”
Since then, Wilfawn has shared a few photos with DeJean as she’s supported him on game days at Lincoln Financial Field. In November 2024, she shared anInstagramphoto of them together on the sidelines and of herself posing with a bag with “DeJean” written on it, captioned, “Philly Philly 💚.”
One person commented, “hang on u know cooper dejean??????”
Wilfawn jokingly replied, “not really but I’d like to!!! Do you have connections???”
Cooper DeJean celebrates with girlfriend Steph Wilfawn after winning the NFC Championship game with the Philadelphia Eagles.Steph Wilfawn/ TikTok
From celebrating his signing with the Eagles in April 2024 to attending the 2025 Super Bowl, Wilfawn has been a constant supporter throughout DeJean’s rookie season.
A few days later, she posted avideowith Sophie Housey — who is dating DeJean’s teammate Trevor Keegan — making snow angels on the field, captioned, “POV: Eagles are going to the NFC Championship.”
At the 2025 Super Bowl on Feb. 9, Wilfawnshowed her support in style, wearing custom boots bedazzled with her boyfriend’s last name and a shirt with his jersey number.
Cooper DeJean takes a selfie with girlfriend Steph Wilfawn in 2024.Steph Wilfawn/ TikTok
In her Instagram Stories highlight dedicated to all things Philadelphia, Wilfawn has shared a glimpse of her unwavering support for DeJean — from cheering him on through the television on Sundays to sporting a headband with his jersey number.
source: people.com