Nakobe Dean
LB
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Experience: 3 years
Height: 5-11
Age: 23
Weight: 231 lbs
College: Georgia
Biography
BIRDSEED
► Studied mechanical engineering at Georgia and is interested in prosthetics ... His passion for the field stems from many visits to Veterans Affairs with his mother, Neketta Dean, who served in the military ... He decided at a young age that he wanted to aid veterans who lost their limbs by building prosthetics to improve their lives
► Maintained a 3.55 GPA in the mechanical engineering program during his time at Georgia ... During the 2023 offseason, returned to school to continue working toward finishing his degree requirements ... Would consider pursuing pre-med studies following his NFL career
► Raised by his mother, Neketta, in a single-parent household with his older brother, Nikolas, and younger sister, Brooklyn ... Neketta worked as the director of community affairs in Tunica County, MS, and prioritized community service in her family, bringing her children to various neighborhood events where they often volunteered
► With the help of his mother, used his NIL opportunities in college to make an impact in the community ... As a result, he was able to help local children get game tickets, provide canned foods to families in need, and sponsor a bed in an Athens homeless shelter
► Selected to the 2021 AFCA Good Works Team, which recognizes 22 college football players' community service and outstanding football play ... Also helped launch the "Dawgs for Pups" program at Georgia, raising money for students in Clarke County and the surrounding area to help donate WiFi hotspots for virtual schooling
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
► 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." ... Desired talent: "I wish I was good at making songs, producing." ... Favorite athletes growing up: Troy Polamalu and James Harrison ... Favorite music artists: Rod Wave and Kevin Gates ... Favorite pregame music: "I mix it up, but I always listen to some Lil Boosie. He gets me going." ... Favorite food: Salmon and chicken
2023 SEASON
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STANDINGS
| NFC EAST | W | L | T | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dallas Cowboys
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Cowboys
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12 | 5 | 0 | 0.706 |
Philadelphia Eagles
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Eagles
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11 | 6 | 0 | 0.647 |
New York Giants
Giants
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6 | 11 | 0 | 0.353 |
Washington Commanders
Commanders
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4 | 13 | 0 | 0.235 |
Recent Games
| WK | OPP | RESULT | TKL | AST | COMBINED | SOLO | SCK | SFTY | PDEF | INT | YDS | AVG | LNG | TDS | FF | OPP FR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @Patriots | W 25 - 20 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 6 | @Jets | L 14 - 20 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 7 | Dolphins | W 31 - 17 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 8 | @Commanders | W 38 - 31 | 11 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 9 | Cowboys | W 28 - 23 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Stats
Defense Career
| SEASON | TEAM | G | GS | TKL | AST | COMBINED | SOLO | SCK | SFTY | PDEF | INT | YDS | AVG | LNG | TDS | FF | OPP FR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Philadelphia Eagles | 17 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2023 | Philadelphia Eagles | 5 | 4 | 22 | 8 | 30 | 18 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| TOTAL | 22 | 4 | 31 | 12 | 43 | 27 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
