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. This meant every time there was a community event, everyone knew Neketta's kids would be there. Fresh off football practice and film sessions, the Georgia linebacker is in the middle of Pauley's, a loud restaurant in downtown Athens. Linebacker Nakobe Dean is one of the primary reasons the Georgia defense has been a brick wall. 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. Mechanical engineering emerged as the winner. 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. "Growing up, my mother, it was always education, education, education. He was inspired and wanted to help make prosthetics for veterans in need. 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. The football player's success in the classroom stems from a routine he developed in high school. The furthest thing down his priority list is to go out and party with people. . On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. He still has a desire to finish it - and maybe even pre-med - for all the right reasons. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Kayvon Thibodeaux's NFL fate is a mystery - but why? I thought at a young age, Dang, whats a way I could help them build prosthetics? It kind of came back out when I was picking my major for college.. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | The money from deals with Georgia Dairy, Eleveo, Athens Market, Publix and others has led to Dean being able to sponsor a bed for two months at the Athens homeless shelter. (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. Copyright University of Georgia Wire 2023. 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. I always tell them I want them to be better than me, not like me, better than me. The 21-year-old is a natural born leader and a guy who eats, lives, and breathes football. It definitely allowed us to put some checks in the linebackers hands where they could make certain adjustments based on formations. In case youre wondering, the hardest class hes taken so far in his major is either thermal dynamics or machine design, but he knows both will help with what he plans to do beyond football. 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. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again. 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 is majoring in mechanical engineering, but that did not stop him from picking an Alabama hat after the national championship. 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. Competed in football, baseball, basketball and track in high school. Follow Bruce on Twitter @BruceFeldmanCFB. Editor's note: This story originally published on Dec. 29, 2021. He was discussing his future plans, including a desire to possibly pursue a medical career after he goes back to school to complete his engineering degree. All Rights Reserved. He has lived both sides of the one-percenter college-to-NFL threshold, school coming before football until the realisation he was pretty special in both departments. Try a week on us. Dean has been in and out of first-round mock drafts during the build-up, though the general consensus is he will go inside the top 32 picks. Please check your email for a confirmation. 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. . It was the defense who kept us in this game, said that former walk-on, QB Stetson Bennett, in his postgame press conference, while we were stumbling over our own feet the entire first half and then starting out in the second half. Where is Georgia? The science subjects studied include thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, solid mechanics, dynamics and electro-mechanical systems. The 2021 Butkus Award winner led the Bulldogs in tackles for loss with 10.5 and was second on the team in sacks with six. 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. "I feel like we're going to be happy for each other because we know each other," said Dean. Dean was the leader of that unit. Career Highs Those who know Dean best expect him to do just that in the NFL. Georgia allowed just 10.2 points per game (regular season and playoffs), the fifth-best scoring defense since 2000. Dean owns a 3.53 GPA in Mechanical Engineering and has been on the UGA Dean's List and SEC and Athletic Director Honor Roll. As a senior, Dean racked up 175 tackles, seven sacks, three interceptions, and scored nine touchdowns at running back. Sept. 26, 2020; Fayetteville, Arkansas; Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Nakobe Dean (17) looks in the Arkansas Razorbacks backfield during the second quarter at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Getty Looks like I have a new favorite player . Dean is majoring in mechanical engineering. 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. "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.". Because I didn't have that coming up. 51; third-round linebacker Nakobe Dean gets No. No matter what kind of resources their family had, her grandmother used to make them donate their time, at the very least. "I feel like we set the bar, and now there's going to be more opportunities, athletes are going to be more confident taking them. 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. Third year Mechanical Engineering student at The University of Georgia Memphis Metropolitan Area. Not even the gargantuan demands of a NFL career. Our back is really fast and that play shouldve gone for at least 20. "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?'. I feel like I'll do whatever I need to do to be great and be one of the greatest ever to do it. 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. I feel like it helps with the mental intensity of everything just because its a lot to be a mechanical engineering major and also be a football player, Dean told The Athletic. He was literally like a coach on the field. So shes always going to the VA and everything. Entering Mondays College Football Playoff National Championship Gamein Indianapolis, Georgia had a former walk-on at quarterback while Alabama was led by the reigning Heisman Trophy winner. 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. Sports Alley. 225-pound junior who is majoring in mechanical engineering, Dean has started all 13 . Indications continue to pour in that the Eagles got the steal of the 2022 NFL draft in Georgia linebacker Nakobe Dean. Stakes are higher. His versatility will be attractive to NFL teams, and he may be a highly touted . Navigating it has been both a challenge and an opportunity. The day of the watch party, while Dean was busy with practice and film sessions, Neketta was cooking up her own plan, trying to figure out how they could squeeze every bit out of their resources. . 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. Full Time position. You definitely felt that from him, and we knew that about him before we even drafted him. 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. (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. And while it marks the end of an era, Dean insists the overwhelming emotion will be pride. Brock Bowers' 88-Yard TD Proved Georgia's Freshman Tight End is Special, Georgia's Colors Were Almost Red, Black, andYellow. The Eagles announced the jersey numbers for their five rookies prior on the first day of minicamp. So I feel like youve just got to gain the respect of guys and the trust of guys, and youve got to know who youre playing with. It started first with a few deals before the season, then, after Georgia beat Clemson, there were more offers. #FlyEaglesFly . Currently working as a Mechanical Engineer at Dar Al-Handasah (Shair and Partners). Graduate from Faculty of Engineering Cairo University. "I didn't think the safety would remember that was coming," Dean told Boyette. After practice, he eats, studies, works out, and sometimes hits the books again. First-round defensive tackle Jordan Davis will wear No. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful. They won this game for us.. As a 15-year-old, he could hang with 18-year-olds physically and gain an edge mentally with the way he viewed the game. Dean's biggest knock. The 21-year-old said he is two semesters away, about 33 more credit hours, from getting his degree. Dean was the only player in the nation with five sacks (had six sacks), two forced fumbles, and two interceptions in 2021. He pulls one of the kids aside and tells him about how some of the machines work. A lot a lot. junior mechanical engineering major from Horn Lake, Miss., started all 12 regular season games in 2021 for the Bulldogs, which surrendered an average of just 6.9 points per game. View Nakobe Dean's profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. But things are indeed different now. The 6-0, 225 lb. Uiagalelei thanks God for challenges: Jesus put me in this position, Ohio State WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba praises God after record-setting Rose Bowl, North Carolina QB Sam Howell declares for NFL draft: [Life is] about living for Jesus, Heisman finalist C.J. When the Philadelphia Eagles drafted Nakobe Dean, they knew about his hard-nosed playing style and confident leadership. Whether by positioning or speed, Dean always appears to be at the right place at the right time -- right where the ball is. It's been an absolute nightmare for opponents trying to move the ball. Feldman: Nakobe Dean didn't work out at the NFL combine, but NFL coaches love the 'super bright' linebacker. Alabama QB Bryce Young wins Heisman, thanks his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ A day later, another NFL coach gushed about Dean, describing him as everyone youre looking for mentally in a linebacker., You can tell hes really been well-coached, said the coach, but you can also tell hes just a super bright kid, and it really translates on the field for him. 17 . "I've had meetings with the Patriots. Oh, and that straight-A streak? Offenses are more complex. "You had police pulling Black people over for no reason," she says. 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. He goes where the ball goes, and the defense goes as he goes. 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. His contribution will help upkeep the bed, food and showers for one individual for two months. Nakobe Dean has a 3.55 GPA in mechanical engineering at Georgia. Jelani Woods is an athletic marvel - can he succeed in the NFL? . 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). "But to have both at that age, that has only happened to me one time, and it was with Nakobe.". It's going to mean a lot. It was a tall task, but the Bulldogs chances rode on their top-ranked defense and how well it could slow the Crimson Tides high-powered offense. Linebacker Nakobe Dean is one of the primary reasons the Georgia defense has been a brick wall. Georgia stifled Alabama and Heisman-winning quarterback Bryce Young, collecting a 33-18 victory for Georgias first football national championship since 1980. Change of direction is typically good. Its a blessing that Im in this position., RELATED STORIES: His priority is to be the best player he can possibly be and to be the best student. Forget his 40-time and bench press. Thats also a credit to Coach (Glenn) Schumann. "Canned food drives, I've done about a thousand of them. You cant treat everybody the same way as far as getting on them, so of course, Ive got to come in, earn my respect. I faced a lot of adversity from an academic standpoint there are a lot of goals that I set that I wasnt able to attain, but it does nothing but make me stronger., Dean arrived at Georgia wanting to become a doctor but also had a strong interest in pursuing mechanical engineering. Dean has great instincts and speed, but he missed Georgias spring practice in 2021 with a torn labrum. Ever since the NCAA approved name, image and likeness deals for college athletes in June, the money has been moving in broad daylight. For players like Dean, NIL has added another dimension to their college experience. Flashes of quick feet and closing speed are elite. So my mother instilled it in me at a young age and it stuck with me.". In me Element #WBTG #ThankGod pic.twitter.com/m548jSFoVz, Nakobe Dean (@NakobeDean) October 19, 2021, All glory to God #WBTG #KODEAN pic.twitter.com/04BQGN48l1, Nakobe Dean (@NakobeDean) December 27, 2019. So, when Dean arrived in Athens and the time came to pick his major, he wanted to maximize his educational experience. "I took my education just as serious as I took my sports," Dean said. The potential is, too -- along with the money. Not amazing. I feel like I bring that winning mentality and that leadership to whatever team, and that passion and that energy that I play with.". Dean is majoring in mechanical engineering. Yeah, I can sense hes all ball all the time, whether we are in a meeting or on the field, hes locked in, Sirianni said. The Dean kids would not only shadow their mom through her endeavors, but get involved, too. Youd be on the phone with him and hed say, OK, Coach, I appreciate that, but I have to get off the phone and do my homework now. He has priorities. . Dean, a mechanical engineering major with a 3.5 GPA, was the first name . "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. Life is busier. So, what else does Dean bring to the table? Dean has the potential to be the best linebacker to wear midnight green since Jeremiah Trotter. Hes an absolute monster, man, one college offensive coordinator who played Georgia late in the season told The Athletic. Throughout his time at Georgia, Dean has thanked and praised God. "It's. While Dean grew up, he saw how often she visited the VA and spoke with disabled veterans. Dean, Channing Tindall, Trezmen Marshall, Rian Davis and Mekhail Sherman are Georgias returning inside linebackers. Within that, there would well be at least five first-rounders. Even though the purpose of this trip is for Dean to show the kids a little more about engineering in hopes of one day improving diversity in the field, it's Dean who is the kid in a candy shop. Off the field, the new NIL rules allowed him to live out the values his mother, a lifetime community worker, instilled in him from an early age. Philadelphia Eagles rookie linebacker Nakobe Dean was a mechanical engineer major at the University of Georgia. He narrowed his choices to engineering and pre-med because of his interest in prosthetics. Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. "So I used that, I actually wanted to go into the field of prosthetics with it. "How about the rest of the boosters and the coaches? He understands things he gets it, and he plays super fast.. Thread starter jdecision21; Start date Today at 9:47 AM; Forums. 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 . Some programs have partnered with companies, while others have brought in speakers. They were community service kids, she recently told ESPN. There was also some financial incentive for doing well academically. He's a versatile man both on and off the field. In design, the emphasis is on project work and in both the first and second years, you . What comes second nature to Dean is what Neketta has been doing her whole life. Dean loves it. Then you decompress, watch film, and then, you have to go do something hard like that math. News, Interviews, Comment & Analysis @ch_skysports. Academic standout. Led by junior Nakobe Dean, this is a really, really solid group. Dean took that, and decided to build a career on both. Youre running and hitting for two or three hours. (via @Eagles) pic.twitter.com/AmVs4zkRY3. Having to balance all of that helps with my mental intensity and fighting adversity. 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. 2019: Co-winner of Defensive Newcomer of the Year award, given at teams post-season awards galaplayed in all 14 games and finished with 25 total stops, including 1.5 tackles for losssolo TFL came in Sugar Bowl win over Baylorone of four Bulldogs to have a team-high six tackles in shutout of Kentucky..also forced a fumble on a UK punt returnhad two tackles and a QB pressure vs. Floridathree solo tackles and a pass breakup vs. Georgia Techalso had a QB pressure vs. Arkansas Stateenrolled at UGA in January and participated in Spring drillshad five tackles in the annual G-Day intrasquad gameNamed by National Football Foundation as a member of its inaugural Team of Distinction, recognizing high school scholar-athletes for their combination of athletic and academic performances, as well as service to their communities. 17; sixth-round linebacker Kyron Johnson gets No. | Ahmed El Bannany . North Carolina QB Sam Howell declares for NFL draft: [Life is] about living for Jesus Greaves: I was relieved to lose after 70-match win streak! They'd go to nursing homes and bring gifts and spend time playing games with those there. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? 21 overall, but if he does, Bill Belichick and Co. will need to strongly consider using their first-round selection on him. 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. Iowa's Tyler Linderbaum raised $30,000 through an NIL deal for the children's hospital. Chris Simms' 2022 NFL Draft top five quarterbacks. Listing for: L3Harris. That's my thing.". "We know all the hard work we put in, we're living our dream, being able to make it to the NFL. Also in the new episode: Perrybreaks down what makes Dean so special and what hed bring to the Patriots' defense. * 1 INT vs. Auburn, Florida, 2021 Before football he figured he would become a doctor. Dean has been quizzed on both a lot. Michigan running back Blake Corum also donated turkeys during the Thanksgiving holiday to families in need. The most important? "I hope to bring the winning mentality," he said. Keyontae Johnson 'thanking God every day' for second chance at Kansas State after collapse. He's smart-smart, but more importantly for the Eagles, football smart. He smiles. Dean could miss the entire 2022 season, but the risk was worth the reward for the Eagles. #GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/bSaLVoyDyX, RELATED: Brock Bowers' 88-Yard TD Proved Georgia's Freshman Tight End is Special. Every step of the way, I thanked Him for putting me in this position, putting my team in this position, and I just thank Him for everything.. He's a 4.0 GPA engineering majorhe's one of the premier linebackers in all of college footballand here he is with kip-up in full pads Nakobe Dean is ELITE! ", "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. You work to the end, we saw all the hard work we put in work out.". As Dean stands at the advent of a new era for college athletes, he is playing out an ideal year in Athens. Nakobe Dean was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles with the 83rd overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft. 1, Report: PGA Tour trimming some fields, ending cuts, Trade tracker: Kings' Quick era ends with deal to Jackets, Rodgers out of isolation, call on '23 coming 'soon enough'. Sports was just a hobby growing up until I got to high school. The intellect really separates him.. Dean played the most snaps (76%) of any linebacker on Georgias roster last season. Can counter negative plays on film with splash plays. . He thrives off a regimented schedule and loves to learn. or 'Why did you do that?'" 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. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Its a blessing, he said. 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. 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