At yesterday’s Elite Eight matchup between Iowa and Illinois, former Hawkeye defensive back Cooper DeJean made an appearance supporting his alma mater.
However, DeJean was spotted with Abby Summers, a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader, as relationship rumors continue to circulate.
Are Cooper DeJean and Abby Summers Dating?
After taking down Clemson, Florida, and Nebraska, the Hawkeyes met their match when they faced off against Illinois in the Elite Eight. However, some fans noticed DeJean in attendance with Summers.
“Trending: Eagles star CB Cooper DeJean is reportedly dating Cowboys cheerleader Abby Summers. The two were seen together multiple times in recent weeks. DeJean is on a legendary run.”
𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚: Eagles star CB Cooper DeJean is reportedly dating Cowboys cheerleader Abby Summers.
The two were seen together multiple times in recent weeks.
DeJean is on a legendary run 🔥👀 pic.twitter.com/8xpIX05HrP
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) March 29, 2026
Summers joined the Cowboys cheer group in 2024, marking this past season as her second with the team. She also attended Ohio State University, where she cheered. During college, she won six UDA National Dance Championships in Jazz, Pom, and Gameday.
Now, there’s speculation that she’s in a relationship with her team’s division rival, DeJean.
During the season, DeJean was also rumored to be in a relationship with WWE wrestler Nikki Bella, whose real name is Nicole Garcia-Colace.
Over 30 games over three seasons with Iowa, DeJean accumulated 120 tackles, 0 sacks, 7 interceptions, 3 pick-sixes, and 13 passes defended. In his final year, he was also named an All-American.
After three years, he declared for the 2024 NFL Draft and was taken with the 40th overall pick in the second round. Over two seasons, he’s played in 32 regular-season games, where he’s recorded 2 interceptions, 22 passes defended, 2 forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries, 144 combined tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 2 quarterback hits, and 0.5 sacks.
In PFSN’s NFL Cornerback Impact Metric, DeJean ranked 61st in 2024 with an impact score of 74.8 and a letter grade of C. Comparatively, he ranked 16th in 2025 with an impact score of 83.7 and a letter grade of B.
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While neither DeJean nor Summers has publicly confirmed a relationship, their recent appearance together has fueled speculation among NFL fans on social media. With DeJean’s rising profile and continued development, it’s not a surprise that his personal life continues to draw attention.
As the offseason progresses, it could be an interesting storyline to follow, considering their respective teams are in direct competition and hate each other. But once again, it’s important to note that nothing is confirmed.
