Cooper DeJean intercepted a pass and scored a touchdown on his 22nd birthday in the Eagles' Super Bowl victory.

In Super Bowl LIX, 22-year-old Cooper DeJean, a Philadelphia Eagles rookie, became the first player to intercept a pass and score a touchdown on his birthday. During the second quarter, DeJean intercepted a pass from Patrick Mahomes and returned it 38 yards for a touchdown, giving the Eagles a 17-0 lead. This was the first pick-6 in a Super Bowl since 2017. DeJean and teammate Saquon Barkley became the 15th and 16th players to play in a Super Bowl on their birthdays. The Eagles defeated the Chiefs 40-22.

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