He smiles. Along with turkeys donated by Trader Joe's and Athens Market through another NIL partnership and a $100 shopping gift card coming directly from Dean's NIL earnings, they'll make a package that will be donated to a dozen families in need in the area. He can be found with a book in his hand before going to bed, too. Deans measurables in Indianapolis were modest by NFL linebacker standards: 5-foot-11, 229 pounds with 31 7/8-inch arms, but his film is elite. Dean got his hat problem fixed really quick. Sports was just a hobby growing up until I got to high school. (Links below Apple listeners tap here)He practically gave his body to help Georgia win the title last season.I even wrote that his leadership skills and engineering prowess made him the Tony Stark of Georgia footballs National Championship defense.But I had no idea how accurate those passions are. Dean graduated high school with a 4.3 GPA and carried a 3.55 GPA in mechanical engineering at Georgia. What comes second nature to Dean is what Neketta has been doing her whole life. Coach Lanning used to always say, if youre good enough, youre old enough, Dean said. Why is NFL.com analyst Bucky Brooks is looking forward to watching Georgia CB Kelee Ringo and Georgia TE Darnell Washington? First, though, things need to get organized, and Neketta is taking over, calling out orders and almost doing a play-by-play of what's going on. Defeat to Alabama in the SEC Championship was softened not only by his individual accolade but also a standout semi-final performance in which he logged seven tackles, two for loss, one sack, five pressures and a forced fumble against Michigan. Throughout his time at Georgia, Dean has thanked and praised God. "We gotta check the dates on the cans, and if the cans have dents, throw them out," she says. The 6-0, 225 lb. The NFL Draft now awaits as a pick 'n' mix of Georgia superstars, with Dean joined by No 1-overall contender Travon Walker, defensive tackles Jordan Davis and Devonte Wyatt, linebackers Quay Walker and Channing Tindall, safety Lewis Cine, wide receiver George Pickens, running back James Cook and offensive lineman Jamaree Salyer as those expected to be taken across three days. Life is busier. Kayvon Thibodeaux's NFL fate is a mystery - but why? Mechanical Engineering major. Smartville is a rapidly growing renewable energy company located in sunny Carlsbad, CA. Dean has been described as "selfless' and a culture changer." The science subjects studied include thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, solid mechanics, dynamics and electro-mechanical systems. He was a full participant at practice, too, showing no signs of wear and tear from a reported chest sprain that caused him to plummet from a sure-fire Round 1 pick to a surprise third-rounder. 51; third-round linebacker Nakobe Dean gets No. Kirby Smart's squad has surrendered just 53 points and 1,813 yards through eight games. Don't miss a story! In design, the emphasis is on project work and in both the first and second years, you . "But as far as everything in the classroom translating to everything on the field, I feel like the study habits and retaining information helps me because it's just like me trying to study certain equations and everything or how to do a certain problem. Afterward, Boyette asked him what led him to make the move. "We were at the forefront of it. His reward was the Butkus Award as the best linebacker in college football. Dating back to seeing the veterans, I kind of wanted to go and help people.". As the hum of machines settles into the backdrop of pipes and giant vats set the scene, Dean studies samples of biodegradable straws and asks one of the company's founders questions about the process. ", Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player. I think thats just one less thing, with Nakobe behind Jordan, helping him get lined up and making the call in the huddle, there are so many new things that they are trying to get used to right now. "None of this would have been possible or as impactful without the five to 10 NIL deals he has," Neketta says. He was literally like a coach on the field. It was a unique situation where you felt like he could handle the cerebral piece as well as whats on paper, but it also translated to the field because hes very instinctual. We take a humble approach and we are thankful to have any invites to go play anywhere.. ", As those on hand begin sifting through the cans, Neketta is organizing an assembly line in order to separate beans from soups and vegetables from mac and cheese. Dean finished 2019 with 25 total tackles and played in all 14 games. Dean could miss the entire 2022 season, but the risk was worth the reward for the Eagles. Here's how the other top 15 fared. Dean will fall below some of the size thresholds that certain teams have at linebacker, especially with a linebacker in the first round, but his key, read and flow skills are outstanding with the open-field instincts to impact the game in different ways, said The Athletics NFL draft analyst Dane Brugler. Dean valued academics as much as competing for a national championship when choosing his college destination. Dean played the most snaps (76%) of any linebacker on Georgias roster last season. And while it marks the end of an era, Dean insists the overwhelming emotion will be pride. This seeming omnipresence has been there from the beginning, and it's easy for Dean and those around him to draw a line from the way his brain works in the classroom to how it does on the field. But things are indeed different now. Sports Alley. I had to thank God, he said in his postgame press conference. We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website. Nakobe Dean still has a couple semesters left to complete his mechanical engineering degree at Georgia. "It's just helped me understand scheme and strategy faster," Dean says. I have good communication and time management skills. He was inspired and wanted to help make prosthetics for veterans in need. Dean became the first ninth-grader Boyette ever started on varsity. AS THEY GET ready to leave the shelter, Dean signs his sponsored bed, and a woman who is staying there asks him to sign two Georgia hats for two girls who were unable to be there. "The visit was great," Dean said. You cant treat everybody the same way as far as getting on them, so of course, Ive got to come in, earn my respect. "You gotta be committed and you gotta do it selflessly.". His pressure to the quarterback is excellent, generating 31 of them in 2021 -- sixth among linebackers in the nation. That was enough to know what kind of player he has in his locker room. She won in the assistant professor category. . When it came to numbers, he always had the right answer.". It was a tall task, but the Bulldogs' chances rode on their top . Dean, a mechanical engineering major with a 3.5 GPA, was the first name mentioned when I asked one coach what was the most impressive interview hed done at the combine. Nakobe Dean has a 3.55 GPA in mechanical engineering at Georgia. ", From the other end of the table, Dean smiles and quips, "Coach them up, mama. "Then my mother and father they were in military so my mother used to go to the VA and I used to see veterans amputees, missing arms, missing legs, things like that. The junior has established himself as the leader on the best defense in college football by making plays all over the field. But on Monday night, the Bulldogs held the Tide to just 399 total yards and only 30 rushing yards. Check out the latestepisode of theNext Pats Podcaston the NBC Sports Boston Podcast Network, orwatch on YouTubebelow: Georgia LB Nakobe Dean explains why he'd thrive with Patriots. All the hard work you put in through the season, everything you had to do through the offseason, you knew that it worked," he continued. But the player who was the best on that defense, middle linebacker Nakobe Dean, didnt work out in Indy although according to sources, he still wowed some NFL coaches. 225-pound junior who is majoring in mechanical engineering, Dean has started all 13 . I have the passion to learn new things daily. Personal: Full name NAKOBE RASHOD DEAN.major: Mechanical Engineering.recipient of the Ken and Jody Jackson Family Scholarship, as well as the Ramsey Scholarship for Academic & Athletic Excellence.older brother, Nikolas, played tight end at Ole Miss. * 15 Tackles vs. Florida, 2020 Dean has a serious drive to help others with his ingenuity and work ethic, and hes had it for quite some time.I feel like I want to work in prosthetics. Its a blessing that Im in this position., RELATED STORIES: Dean left Georgia boasting a 3.5 GPA and has vowed to finish his mechanical engineering degree, which is roughly two semesters short of completion. Navigating it has been both a challenge and an opportunity. UGA Football Star Nakobe Dean - 4.0 GPA, Mechanical Engineering Major. The New England Patriots have multiple needs heading to this month's NFL Draft, inside linebacker perhaps chief among them. Georgia coaches have known just how special Dean is from the first day he arrived on campus. 90. "He's a great player, I like the way he was versatile, he's got the size to be an outside backer and rush off the edge, but also take a step back and be a middle linebacker, so his versatility speaks volumes," he said. Hell look to match previous defensive studs who wore that number like Corey Simons, Darren Howard, and Mike Golic. Listed on 2023-02-18. Dean, who is a mechanical engineering major, slips on a fluorescent green hard hat and tilts it forward just enough so that, somehow, it looks cooler on him than it does on anyone else in the room. The way he operated day in and day out showed that, and that is distinctly different from a lot of people in college., (Photo: Jeffrey Vest / Icon Sportswire via Getty Images). Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Three trades in a chaotic top five, The new law changing service academy football, and the coaches pushing back, Realignment chatter: How the Pac-12 holds the key to it all. The Philadelphia Eagles selected Georgia linebacker Nakobe Dean in the third round of the 2022 . The original plan was to get 10 meals from the restaurant that was going to host Monday night's watch party and take them to the shelter. Oh, and that straight-A streak? It started first with a few deals before the season, then, after Georgia beat Clemson, there were more offers. Thibodeaux had numerous NIL deals including his own NFT and cryptocurrency. As a famous comedian once said, its not real life.But I couldnt help but notice one interaction in the replies to that video up above.Nakobe Dean will have every opportunity to thrive with the Philadelphia Eagles. As a senior, Dean racked up 175 tackles, seven sacks, three interceptions, and scored nine touchdowns at running back. Rookie Numbers#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/iV7TAxXVba, Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) May 6, 2022. So, when Dean arrived in Athens and the time came to pick his major, he wanted to maximize his educational experience. He's smart-smart, but more importantly for the Eagles, football smart. They won this game for us.. Bruce Feldman is the National College Football Insider for The Athletic. Much of Deans values were instilled by his mother, Neketta, who served for many years as a director of community affairs for the Tunica County sheriffs department near his hometown of Horn Lake, Mississippi. "My mom said I would have loved it.". Through Neketta's experience and their planning, the Deans have been able to establish a synergy between the NIL deals and the things they want to do with the money. Competed in football, baseball, basketball and track in high school. Dean's values were instilled by his mother Neketta at a young age. Dean was a five-star recruit out of Horn Lake High School in Horn Lake, Mississippi. It definitely allowed us to put some checks in the linebackers hands where they could make certain adjustments based on formations. https://t.co/kFd8Bf0EUe @UGAAthletics. Dean archives bits and pieces from the games of current NFL linebackers, from the Tennessee Titans' Zach Cunningham and the way he takes on blocks, to Roquan Smith's open-field tackling with the Chicago Bears and how Indianapolis Colts star Darius Leonard is able to dispossess ball-carriers. But after a man walked up to her asking for money for blankets ahead of the cold front, she took the leftover money from NIL deals and, with Dean's approval, bought blankets and Chick-fil-A sandwiches and made hygiene packages to give out at the shelter. So, what else does Dean bring to the table? His versatility will be attractive to NFL teams, and he may be a highly touted . Nakobe Dean and mother, Neketta Dean, left, during Georgia's Pro Day Dean left Georgia boasting a 3.5 GPA and has vowed to finish his mechanical engineering degree, which is roughly two semesters . Fresh off football practice and film sessions, the Georgia linebacker is in the middle of Pauley's, a loud restaurant in downtown Athens. And the money from other smaller deals or matching by companies, including his agency, have allowed Neketta to also do what she does best: more. Most definitely, Sirianni said of their relationship helping with the NFL transition. I had great people around me and we were able to execute a plan," former Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux tells ESPN. raised $30,000 through an NIL deal for the children's hospital. In the past, No. The latest Eagles news straight to your inbox! High School: Horn Lake HS, coached by Brad Boyette2018 High School Butkus Award winner as the nations top prep LBselected for the 2019 Under Armour All-America Gamechosen as the 2018-19 Gatorade High School Football Player in Mississippi USA Today All-USA first team and listed at No. "That instinct is just in me now.". Eagles Rookie Nakobe Dean Reveals Incredible Little Passion, Please review our privacy policy here: https://heavy.com/privacy-policy/, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. Also in the new episode: Perrybreaks down what makes Dean so special and what hed bring to the Patriots' defense. On Monday, he took a knee on the field after the game and bowed his head. section: | slug: eagles-select-nakobe-dean-scouting-report-three-things-to-know-about-philadelphias-newest-linebacker | sport: football | route: article_single_special | LB Nakobe Dean Before he was drafted 83rd by the Eagles in the 2022 NFL Draft, Nakobe Dean was a student-athlete, maintaining both an impressive 3.55 GPA in mechanical engineering and a reputation as college football's best linebacker. No matter what kind of resources their family had, her grandmother used to make them donate their time, at the very least. 1 state ranking and the 2018 MHSAA Class 6A State title, the first in Horn Lakes history2018 Mississippi Mr. Football for Class 6A2018 National Lineman of the Year by the Touchdown Club of Atlantahad 175 total tackles, along with 26 tackles for loss, seven sacks, three INTs and two forced fumbles as a senioralso had nine TDs as an RB for the Eaglesselected to represent the Team Elite team in Nikes The Opening 2018 Finalstallied 147 total stops, 25 TFLs and nine sacks as a juniorracked up 438 total tackles, 61.5 tackles for loss, 18 sacks, six INTs and 12 total TDs in his Horn Lake careeralso competed on varsity baseball, basketball and track teams at different points in high school. 90 . 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. It is a message that Dean, whose love for football began at the recreation centre where his mother worked in Mississippi, passes on to those in the position he once was. A number of athletes around the country have taken their NIL opportunities and flip them into impact beyond their own. "But towards the end of my senior year (in high school) I wasn't leaning towards being a doctor as much as I was engineering, because that was numbers and math and putting things together, things like that. The 6-foot, 225-pounder also was a Mechanical Engineering major at Georgia. On the field, Georgia linebacker Nakobe Dean is having himself a career-defining season. "You do all kind of crazy workouts, it would get to the point where the workout would be so crazy you're questioning 'why are we working out like this?'. 1 in the nation and only kept growing from that point. They're getting a tour of the facility and seeing the bed that Dean is sponsoring. So it is over to him "My father is a doctor, just growing up I kind of had the inside scoop of everything as far as being a doctor, he always took us to his work and I was able to see everything so I kind of fell in love with that," Dean told Sky Sports. Full Time position. "Trust me, this won't be the last time we're back here," she says. Welcome to the team !. He has lived both sides of the. The intellect really separates him.. That's certainly new, or at least different. Offenses are more complex. I always tell them I want them to be better than me, not like me, better than me. The football player's success in the classroom stems from a routine he developed in high school. "It's the only way I know how to play football now, if they want to go smash mouth we can go smash mouth, if they want to spread us out I feel like I can cover the best of them.". One of my dreams was to be successful in the NFL so I feel like we'll be more proud than it being a weird feeling (being on different teams).". He'll be reunited with defensive tackle Jordan Davis in Philadelphia, who the Eagles selected at No. When Horn Lake made it to the state title game that season, Dean was reading opponents' plays to perfection. Keyontae Johnson 'thanking God every day' for second chance at Kansas State after collapse. "Growing up, I was always able to understand the little stuff coaches wanted me to do on certain plays quicker than most.". I want to get into designing prosthetics, he said, but I am open because I know there are a lot of avenues you can get into with mechanical engineering.. Was the team captain for the national champs. Thats not something he would shy away from. They would volunteer at the homeless shelters and partake in community cleanups or, in the case of Dean, volunteer at the local youth football program when he was in high school. Dean sizzled in a Georgia defense arguably consisting of seven or eight first-round-worthy prospects last season as he collected 72 tackles, a team-high 10.5 tackles for loss, a second-most six sacks, 31 quarterback hurries, six pass breakups and a second-most two interceptions. The Bulldogs' defense was arguably the best in the nation in 2021, led by Dean as the leader of the unit. Listing for: L3Harris. Dean has great instincts and speed, but he missed Georgias spring practice in 2021 with a torn labrum. Powered by. Feldman: Nakobe Dean didn't work out at the NFL combine, but NFL coaches love the 'super bright' linebacker. The defense that ranked first in the country in points allowed (9.5) and second in the nation in yards allowed (253.9) held the reigning national champs to just one touchdown. It just symbolises the hard work I put in, but reminds me that it's not over, it's just getting started, I've got a lot more work to put in, the chip on my shoulder has done nothing but grow and I just got a lot of work to put in.". The watch parties have become vehicles to get game tickets for local kids as well as the canned foods for families in need. Georgia was second in total defense (254.4 yards per game) and ranked third nationally in passing yards allowed (172.7 yards per game) and in rushing defense (81.7 yards per game) in the regular season. Thread starter jdecision21; Start date Today at 9:47 AM; Forums. Dean's biggest knock. The most important? He has been privy to the evolution of the off-ball linebacker and the added necessity to be able to join the line of scrimmage, operate off the edge, or retreat into coverage. He tackles with perfect form. Dean, who was projected as a first-round pick, fell amid concerns of the linebacker declining surgery on a severe pectoral strain while working out this offseason. Make sure to follow along onTwitter(@DawgsHQ), onFacebookand onYouTubefor all the Dawg news you need now! "I'm going to bring that winning mentality to the NFL, my leadership," he explains. The Eagles announced the jersey numbers for their five rookies prior on the first day of minicamp. Dean is majoring in mechanical engineering, but that did not stop him from picking an Alabama hat after the national championship. THE FOLLOWING DAY, a few hours before the turkey giveaway, the Deans are back at the homeless shelter. Rankings for the 2023 NFL draft: Top prospects at every position from Kiper, McShay, Miller, Reid, Kiper's new Big Board rankings for the 2023 NFL draft: Top 25 prospects, Syracuse QB Shrader to miss spring practice, Sources: Asst. Watch all three days of the 2022 NFL Draft unfold on Sky Sports NFL, April 28-30, starting with live build-up to day one from 9pm on Thursday, April 28, with the first picks expected to be made just after 1am. Alabama, Auburn, LSU, Texas A&M, Baylor, Clemson, Duke, Florida, Florida State, Iowa, Memphis, Michigan, Mississippi State, Missouri, Nebraska, Ole Miss, South Alabama, Stanford, Tennessee, and Vanderbilt all wanted his services. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Entering Monday's College Football Playoff National Championship Game in Indianapolis, Georgia had a former walk-on at quarterback while Alabama was led by the reigning Heisman Trophy winner. Nakobe is different in general. Next Pats Podcast:Georgia linebacker Nakobe Dean explains why he'd thrive with the Patriots |Listen & Follow|Watch on YouTube, "Growing up, my mother's team was the Patriots. The 21-year-old said he is two semesters away, about 33 more credit hours, from getting his degree. Ready to get all your latest Georgia recruiting news in one place? (Dean) ran with him stride for stride and then makes the tackle in open space. Dean was a star student at Georgia as well, a mechanical engineering major with a 3.55 GPA but there is still a ramp-up period going from what you know to what you have to know now. Ten Hag: Too soon to decide Weghorst, Sabitzer futures, How Spanish football is failing elite talent Vinicius Jr. Lewis Hamilton's race against time: Is eighth title dream still alive? Nakobe Dean (@NakobeDean) January 11, 2022. 2021: AP & Coaches All-SEC 1st TeamSEC Defensive Player of the Year by Pro Football Focus (PFF)one of four permanent team captains, as voted by teammatessemifinalist for the 2021 Chuck Bednarik Award, given to the outstanding defensive player of the yearalso a finalist for the Lott IMPACT Trophy, which goes annually to college footballs Defensive Player of the Year but also gives equal weight to personal characternamed captain of the 2021 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, chosen for their commitment to community servicestarted at ILB in all 15 games and finished the season with 72 total tacklesled the Bulldogs in tackles for loss with 10.5 and was second on team in QB sacks (6.0)also finished with 31 QB hurries and six pass breakupssecond on team with two INTsnamed to Mid-Season All-America Team by The Sporting Newsstat line in Capital One Orange Bowl win over Michigan: 7 tackles, 2.0 TFL (ties career best), 1.0 QB sack, 5 QB Pressures (career high), 1 Forced Fumbleoutstanding in win at Tennessee, leading the team with 11 tackles (1 QB sack), a forced fumble and a pass breakuphad five tackles, two QB pressures and his first career interception in win at #18 Auburnseven tackles (including one in punt coverage) and a pick-six for a 50-yard TD return in win over Floridaseven tackles in win over #11 Kentucky, including a stop for a 5-yard loss on a Wildcat screen passnamed one of three team captains for the Kentucky and Tennessee gameshad five tackles, including a pair of QB sacks for -14 yards in Georgias win over #3 Clemsonalso had four QB hurries vs. the Tigersincluded on pre-season watch list for the Bronko Nagurski Award, given annually to the nations top collegiate defensive playeralso on pre-season watch list for the Wuerffel Trophy, which goes to the player who best combines exemplary community service with athletic and academic achievementpre-season All-SEC Third Team, as voted by the leagues 14 head coaches. North Carolina QB Sam Howell declares for NFL draft: [Life is] about living for Jesus He had a script out there every day, wearing his helmet and shoulder pads. I remember recruiting him. Dean shares how the experience of interviewing with teams has gone and what those teams are saying to him about what they envision his role will be in the league. "How about the rest of the boosters and the coaches? Greaves: I was relieved to lose after 70-match win streak! Sign up for daily stories delivered to your inbox. "Growing up, my mother, it was always education, education, education. Career Highs Getty He is also a mechanical engineering major with a 4.0 GPA. According to ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr, he's also been climbing NFL Draft boards and currently sits as a top-15 prospect. The guy works extremely hard and watches a lot of film, asks a lot of questions, but its truly the way the guy has been wired since his recruitment, said Lanning. Those two soldiers have been through quite a few wars together. Alabama averaged 494.6 offensive yards per game this season, and in the SEC Championship Game on Dec. 4 against Georgia, it gained 536 total yards. Nakobe Dean reacts after a play against Arkansas. * 5 QB Pressures vs. Michigan, 2021 He last received a B in his eighth-grade typing class. Copyright University of Georgia Wire 2023. Flashes of quick feet and closing speed are elite. But Dean does not need to tell you that. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/draft/free/stories, at Indications continue to pour in that the Eagles got the steal of the 2022 NFL draft in Georgia linebacker Nakobe Dean. Philadelphia Eagles rookie linebacker Nakobe Dean was a mechanical engineer major at the University of Georgia. Skip Ad Skip Ad All Videos Championship All Access - Back to Back But he took so many mental reps. "Nakobe is 20 and has no kids," Neketta said. Our back is really fast and that play shouldve gone for at least 20. . 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