section_path: Professional career/2024 season
section_name: 2024 season
paragraph_text: 2024 season
  
  DeJean made his first career start in Week 6 of the 2024 season against the Cleveland Browns, at the nickelback position. He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.
  
  DeJean recorded his first career interception in the second quarter of Super Bowl LIX off quarterback Patrick Mahomes, which was the first ever interception recorded by an Eagles player in a Super Bowl. DeJean returned the interception for a 38-yard touchdown, helping the Eagles defeat the Kansas City Chiefs 40–22 to capture the Super Bowl championship. The game was played on DeJean's 22nd birthday, making him the first player since fellow Eagle Steve Van Buren in 1947 to score a touchdown in a championship game on his birthday.
  
  DeJean finished fourth in voting for the AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award.
  
  DeJean made his first career start in Week 6 of the 2024 season against the Cleveland Browns, at the nickelback position. He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.
  
  DeJean recorded his first career interception in the second quarter of Super Bowl LIX off quarterback Patrick Mahomes, which was the first ever interception recorded by an Eagles player in a Super Bowl. DeJean returned the interception for a 38-yard touchdown, helping the Eagles defeat the Kansas City Chiefs 40–22 to capture the Super Bowl championship. The game was played on DeJean's 22nd birthday, making him the first player since fellow Eagle Steve Van Buren in 1947 to score a touchdown in a championship game on his birthday.
  
  DeJean finished fourth in voting for the AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award.