History of Nakobe Dean in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 9, 2026

Nakobe Dean is a professional American football linebacker currently playing for the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL. He gained prominence while playing college football for the Georgia Bulldogs, where he received the prestigious 2021 Butkus Award, recognizing him as the nation's top linebacker. Following his successful college career, Dean was drafted by the Eagles in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft, transitioning to the professional level.

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December 13, 2000: Nakobe Dean's Birth

On December 13, 2000, Nakobe Rashod Dean was born. He would grow up to become an American professional football linebacker.

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2021: Winning the Butkus Award

In 2021, Nakobe Dean won the Butkus Award as college football's best linebacker.

January 15, 2022: Declaring for the NFL Draft

On January 15, 2022, Nakobe Dean declared for the 2022 NFL draft.

2022: NFL Scouting Combine invitation

In 2022, Nakobe Dean was invited to the NFL Scouting Combine but performed limited positional drills due to a torn pectoral muscle.

2022: Arthur Ashe Jr. Male Sports Scholar of the Year

In 2022, Nakobe Dean was named the Arthur Ashe Jr. Male Sports Scholar of the Year by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education.

2022: Selected by the Philadelphia Eagles

In 2022, Nakobe Dean was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round (83rd overall) of the NFL Draft.

2022: Drafted into the NFL

In 2022, Nakobe Dean was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round of the NFL draft.

September 12, 2023: Placed on injured reserve

On September 12, 2023, Nakobe Dean was placed on injured reserve due to a foot injury.

November 3, 2024: First Career Interception

On November 3, 2024, Nakobe Dean recorded his first career interception during a Week 9 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, helping his team win 28–23.

January 12, 2025: Patellar Tendon Tear

On January 12, 2025, Nakobe Dean tore the patellar tendon in his left knee during the Wild Card playoff game against the Green Bay Packers, and was placed on injured reserve.