Nakobe Rashod Dean, an American football linebacker, was born on December 13, 2000. He participates for the National Football League’s Philadelphia Eagles.
He played collegiate football for Georgia and was chosen by the Eagles in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Dean played high school football at Horn Lake High School.
Despite having health issues, Dean played true freshman football for the Georgia Bulldogs and made a total of 25 tackles. His contribution to the team that won the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship was critical during the course of the season.
He was given the Butkus Award in 2021, which is presented each year to the best linebacker in college football.
The Philadelphia Eagles drafted Dean in the third round (83rd overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft. The NFL analyst Ian Rapoport noted that while Dean’s draft-day decline was unexpected, teams were reportedly worried about his stature and his choice to forego having surgery for a pectoral ailment.
Nakobe Dean Contract
Dean, who many anticipated would be selected in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, was selected in the third round at number 83 overall.
With a signing bonus of $952,286 and a rookie salary of $5.18 million, the Eagles may have found the steal of the whole draft in him.
Nakobe Dean Salary
Dean signed a $4,204,639 contract for four years. That comprises a $965,192 signing bonus, a $1,301,160 average salary, and a $965,192 signing bonus that is guaranteed.
Nakobe Dean Net Worth
Nakobe Dean salary according to the linebacker for the Georgia Bulldogs, the NIL deal is actually worth several hundred thousand dollars.
Since he just began his career with the NFL, his current estimated net worth is close to $1 million.