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Nakobe Dean

Nakobe Dean is an American football linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football at the University of Georgia, where he won the Butkus Award as the nation's top linebacker in 2021. The Philadelphia Eagles then drafted him in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft. He is now playing professionally in the NFL.

December 13, 2000: Nakobe Dean Born

Nakobe Rashod Dean was born on December 13, 2000.

2021: Butkus Award and National Championship

In 2021, Nakobe Dean won the Butkus Award as the best linebacker in college football and was part of the University of Georgia's national championship team.

January 15, 2022: Declares for NFL Draft

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

2022: NFL Combine

In 2022, Nakobe Dean participated in the NFL Scouting Combine but performed limited drills due to a pectoral injury.

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.

2022: Drafted by Eagles, Rookie Season, Super Bowl Appearance

Nakobe Dean was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft. He primarily played special teams in his rookie season, which culminated in a Super Bowl LVII appearance where the Eagles lost to the Kansas City Chiefs.

September 12, 2023: Placed on Injured Reserve

On September 12, 2023, Nakobe Dean was placed on injured reserve due to a foot injury he sustained in Week 1 of the NFL season.