Nakobe Rashod Dean (born December 13, 2000) is an American professional football linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia , winning the 2021 Butkus Award before being selected by the Eagles in the third round of the 2022 NFL draft .

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean detonates on Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson as the linebacker sniffs out Packers' screen pass in Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season.

17 hours ago · Nakobe Dean couldn't play in Super Bowl LIX but he enjoyed every minute in the postgame locker room celebration. By Dave Zangaro • Published 2 hours ago • Updated 2 hours ago NBC Universal, Inc.

Jan 13, 2025 · Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean was carted off the field in the Wild Card game and has now received an unfortunate injury update.

A member of the Eagles' Super Bowl LVII roster in 2022. What he wanted to grow up to be when he was younger: "I wanted to be an engineer, an architect, or a doctor. I always wanted to help people and I was good at math and science." ... Surprisingly good at: "If you ask me, I think I can sing. I can perform and dance a little bit." ...

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Jan 13, 2025 · Dean was pictured leaving the stadium with a bulky knee brace and crutches. The Eagles have some options on their roster, but they’re unproven, as Dean and running mate Zack Baun rank fourth...

Jan 13, 2025 · Nakobe Dean suffered a torn patellar tendon during the Eagles’ wild-card win over the Packers Sunday and faces an extended rehab that will likely sideline him into the 2025 season, a league source confirmed to NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Jan 13, 2025 · The Philadelphia Eagles were dealt a devastating injury blow when linebacker Nakobe Dean was injured in the NFC Wild Card Game.

Apr 20, 2024 · A National Champion and a team captain at Georgia, the alpha dawg, Dean was selected by the Eagles in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft. He was a mainstay on special teams as a rookie for the NFC Champions. Pegged to be the anchor in the middle of the defense in his second season, injuries curtailed Dean's ascension to the top of the depth ...