Cedar Rapids got a taste of NFL glory this week when Super Bowl champion Cooper DeJean stopped by Dick’s House of Sport to meet fans and sign autographs. The event gave local residents a chance to celebrate one of their own who has risen to the top of professional football.

DeJean, who earned a Super Bowl championship ring, took time to connect with the community at the Cedar Rapids sporting goods store, greeting fans young and old. Events like these give local sports enthusiasts a rare opportunity to meet a champion up close and share in the excitement of his success.

It was a memorable moment for the Cedar Rapids community — a reminder that hometown heroes do come back, and that the city has plenty to cheer about.

Sources: KGAN