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. #FlyEaglesFly . 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. The 2021 Butkus Award winner, All-America first team linebacker, and captain of the AFCA Good Works Team now has a big NFL draft decision to make. He plans on majoring in either chemical or mechanical engineering in college. Young threw for 369 yards and a touchdown, but he also tossed two interceptions his first collegiate game with multiple picks the second of which was returned 79 yards for a touchdown to seal the victory for the Bulldogs. 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. 90. They were community service kids, she recently told ESPN. ", "For 99.9% of these kids, it's not necessarily like life-changing money, so they have to understand they need to put half of it away for taxes," says Zach Soskin, who founded a management company that facilitates NIL deals for college athletes. "I want to be able to get picked as high as I possibly can, it's been one of my dreams to be drafted to the NFL so I do want to get picked as high as I can, I can only control what I can control, though," he said. Dean finished 2019 with 25 total tackles and played in all 14 games. "For us, [NIL] hasn't really been about making money, it's about using this platform to help others.". Kirby Smart's squad has surrendered just 53 points and 1,813 yards through eight games. ", 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. I always tell them I want them to be better than me, not like me, better than me. Theres still a chance I might pursue a pre-med [degree] depending on if I feel like doing chemistry and everything when I get back to school. . 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.". When NIL deals started rolling in, my priorities were having them still let me focus on football and whether there was a way to give through the deals, Dean told ESPN, which highlighted him sponsoring a bed at an Athens, Georgia, homeless shelter, and working with the Boys and Girls Club. Flashes of quick feet and closing speed are elite. I have the passion to learn new things daily. . 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. He would become a brains and brawn asset on the football field, a reconnaissance drone, a code-breaker and land soldier with the IQ and explosiveness as the most accomplished off-ball linebacker at the 2022 NFL Draft. I'm most intrigued by Dean's Wonderlic score when he goes through the draft process. The New England Patriots have multiple needs heading to this month's NFL Draft, inside linebacker perhaps chief among them. Neketta, who worked for . He'll be a leader on the Eagles' defense. Soon, in the middle of a play, he catches himself telling the linebacker where to go. From providing food to the homeless, to street cleanups and more, Georgia LB Nakobe Dean, with the help of his mother, has made it a priority to give back to Athens and his hometown of Horn Lake, MS. Giving back has always been something near and dear to me.@sportsiren pic.twitter.com/YU4wwIM4rA, ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) January 10, 2022. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again. It started first with a few deals before the season, then, after Georgia beat Clemson, there were more offers. The Philadelphia Eagles selected Georgia linebacker Nakobe Dean in the third round of the 2022 . Graduate from Faculty of Engineering Cairo University. It's not necessarily going to be a 'phewww, I finally did it' type thing, but more for me like 'okay, now it's time to get to work'.". Change of direction is typically good. Magnificent Malan ton steers England to victory in tense chase, Sterling's camp dismiss reports of Chelsea unrest amid Arsenal links, Nakobe Dean interview: On becoming a doctor, mechanical engineering and winning a National Championship with Georgia, Due to your consent preferences, youre not able to view this, Exclusive: Meet the NFL Draft quarterback who owes his grandma new windows. The 21-year-old said he is two semesters away, about 33 more credit hours, from getting his degree. Because I didn't have that coming up. 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. There, she stood not just handing things out but talking to people about whatever was going on in their lives. Engineering, for me, I feel like I want to work in prosthetics growing up, my mom is a veteran so she used to always go to the VA [Veterans Affairs] and everything, and I used to see like veterans who had lost limbs and everything, so I just thought at a young age like whats a way I can help them and build like prosthetics and things like that and it kind of came back out when I was picking my major for college.. He got a grand tour of the program this weekend by non-other than Derek Karr, the dean of the University of Alabama . 47. To watch him play football is to understand that though the grass under his feet is the same as his opponents, and even his teammates, he is operating on a different plane altogether. He's a versatile man both on and off the field. "When NIL deals started rolling in, my priorities were having them still let me focus on football and whether there was a way to give through the deals," Dean says. 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).". "Because we only went over it one time.". Dean valued academics as much as competing for a national championship when choosing his college destination. Mechanical engineering emerged as the winner. The first two years provide a good grounding in the broad fundamentals of mechanical engineering science and engineering design. "They were community service kids," she says. 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One of the benefits of NIL, Soskin points out, is that players are having to learn how to manage money at lower stakes than they will have to in the NFL. You almost get the sense that if he had to, Dean would find just as much fulfillment here as he does on the field. The 6-foot, 225-pounder also was a Mechanical Engineering major at Georgia. Uiagalelei thanks God for challenges: Jesus put me in this position Later that night, when Dean is able to rejoin following practice, film sessions, training room work and positional meetings, he is told how the impromptu giveaway went. Its a blessing that Im in this position., RELATED STORIES: It's why he eventually wants to start a scholarship at his high school, and use his engineering degree to make prosthetics for athletes who need them. * 5 QB Pressures vs. Michigan, 2021 It's just like trying to learn the playbook. @NakobeDean decided to to study engineering in college after visiting VA hospitals with his mother, who is a veteran. Dean was a Mechanical Engineering major at the University of Georgia with a 3.55 GPA. 2020: Semifinalist for the Butkus Award, which recognizes the nations best linebackermade great progress in his second seasonstarted all 10 games and played 76 percent of Georgias total defensive snaps in the regular season, tops among linebackersthe Bulldogs' leading tacklerwith 71 total stops and 13 QB pressurescareer-high 15 tackles vs. Florida, 14 stops in the Bulldogs' win at Kentucky and 12 more in victory over Mississippi Stateteam-high seven stopsin Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl win over Cincinnatialso had four QB pressures vs. the Bearcatsone of his seven tackles was a key 2nd-down stop on UC's final drivehad four tackles and a QB pressure in win over Auburnthree solo stops and a QB pressure vs. Tennesseeled team in tackles with a then-career-best seven stops, including an assisted tackle for a 2-yard loss vs. Arkansasalso credited with two QB pressures vs. the Razorbackshad five stops, including a QB sack for a 7-yard loss, and three QB pressures vs. Alabamaearned a spot on the SEC Academic Honor Roll for Fall 2020. Throughout his time at Georgia, Dean has thanked and praised God. UGA football's Nakobe Dean receives NFL player comparisons Share this article James Morgan Dean has impressive instincts, football intelligence and is extremely fast. His performance in the classroom is valedictorian worthy. I had to thank God, he said in his postgame press conference. Dean says later that night. "Growing up nobody pushed sports to me, nobody," he explains. There was also some financial incentive for doing well academically. There are hundreds of canned goods sprawled out on a table outside of the Boys & Girls Club in Athens from the watch party the night before. Nakobe is both of those, said former Georgia defensive coordinator Dan Lanning, now Oregons head coach. "I hope to bring the winning mentality," he said. "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. Philadelphia Eagles rookie linebacker Nakobe Dean was a mechanical engineer major at the University of Georgia. Stroud 2023 NFL Draft profile, scouting report, Jalen Carter 2023 NFL Draft profile, scouting report, Bryce Young 2023 NFL Draft profile, scouting report, Hunt Report: Small-college players to watch at combine, Eagles select Nakobe Dean: Three things to know, Bubble Watch: It's late, but they have a shot, Top DL prospect Carter tied to crash that killed teammate, Morant accused of punching teen, threatening security, NFLPA team report cards: Commanders fail; Vikes No. 90 . Dean's performance on the field is All-American worthy. The Philadelphia Eagles selected Georgia linebacker Nakobe Dean in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft at No. Was the team captain for the national champs. He had a script out there every day, wearing his helmet and shoulder pads. "So I wanted to make that easier while also showing these kids that, even though they might want to grow up and play sports right now, there are also other avenues you can use to be successful if you don't make it on the field.". MechSE professor Katie Matlack was named one of this year's recipients of The Grainger College of Engineering Dean's Award for Excellence in Research. Design/Web/Multimedia. "That instinct is just in me now.". And listen to the DawgsHQ crew on our podcast Dawg Walk Talk onSpotifyandApple Podcasts. "I feel like we're going to be happy for each other because we know each other," said Dean. Aerospace Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Drafting, Mechanical Engineer. The Monday night game in late November is on every screen, but tonight Dean's the main event, the reason everyone is there, wearing Georgia red, dropping off canned goods at the front of the store before coming up to say hello and take a picture. Preparing for an SEC opponent like Kentucky or Florida the . I dont think Im going to go in and be looked at as a leader. Georgia's Nakobe Dean breaks up a pass, Jan. 10, 2022. Dean recorded 71 tackles and 1.5 sacks last season. He definitely showed that today, and he showed that yesterday in our meetings., Former UGA teammates Nakobe Dean and Jordan Davis arrive together for their first Eagles practice, (via @DZangaroNBCS) pic.twitter.com/OdgNu3Nwcj. 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. Georgia linebacker Nakobe Dean is expected to go in the first-round of the Draft on Thursday night, Nakobe Dean and mother, Neketta Dean, left, during Georgia's Pro Day. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Nakobe Dean finished the 2020 college football season as Georgias leading tackler. . "You gotta be committed and you gotta do it selflessly.". I even wrote that his leadership skills and engineering prowess made him the Tony Stark of Georgia footballs National Championship defense. "All the physical things are on film, you can watch that and work me out. Nakobe Dean has a 3.55 GPA in mechanical engineering at Georgia. #Eagles rookie LB Nakobe Dean said he will be a full participant during the team's rookie minicamp this weekend. Full Time position. And while it marks the end of an era, Dean insists the overwhelming emotion will be pride. . Alabama QB Bryce Young wins Heisman, thanks his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Thread starter jdecision21; Start date Today at 9:47 AM; Forums. Here is a scouting report and three things to know about Dean: Dean was the definition of a traditional linebacker on defense for Georgia last season, taking 582 snaps in the box for the national champions. "I know. Dean had a 3.5 GPA at Georgia in mechanical engineering, but he remains about two semesters shy of his degree, which he has said he intends to complete. But Georgia stood above the rest. Dean is projected to be the leader of Georgias stout linebacker room. "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. 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. Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. General Manager. Dubbed the "field general" by Georgia, the Bulldogs led the country in scoring defense (9.5 points per game) and red zone defense (60% of possessions resulted in scores) in the regular season. As a senior, Dean racked up 175 tackles, seven sacks, three interceptions, and scored nine touchdowns at running back. In college, Dean has had pedestrian numbers compared to his senior season of high school. Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Nakobe Dean finished the 2020 college football season as Georgia's leading tackler. Bruce Feldman is the National College Football Insider for The Athletic. His reward was the Butkus Award as the best linebacker in college football. Sports Alley. Don't miss a story! "On Draft day, first round, second round, I know I'm going to have a chance to be on a team. It wasn't about the money; Dean simply wanted to be the best in every avenue of his life. Growing up, my mom is a veteran. Dean has the potential to be the best linebacker to wear midnight green since Jeremiah Trotter. After Georgia won its national semifinal matchup over Michigan to advance to the national title game, Dean was asked what it would be like for a boy from Horn Lake to play for a national championship. Dean is majoring in mechanical engineering. He can even drop back into coverage, like when he had a pick-six to close out the first half against Florida. (via @Eagles) pic.twitter.com/AmVs4zkRY3. #Eagles rookie LB Nakobe Dean said he will be a full participant during the team's rookie minicamp this . One prospect who could be the perfect fit in Foxboro is Georgia's Nakobe Dean. 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