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.
Dean was granted access to the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine. He only took part in a few positional exercises because of a ruptured pectoral he suffered while getting ready for the NFL Draft.
Dean was chosen by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft (83rd overall).
While Dean’s draft-day decline was unexpected, clubs were reportedly concerned about his size and his decision to skip having surgery for a pectoral problem, according to NFL analyst Ian Rapoport.
Who Is Nakobe Dean’s Brother, Nikolas Dean?
The members of Nakobe Dean’s family are his parents and siblings. He has a sibling named Nikolas who was an Ole Miss tight-end player.
Nikolas, Dean’s older brother, was an Ole Miss tight end. Dean was honored in 2022 by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education as the Arthur Ashe Jr. Male Sports Scholar of the Year.