The football player's success in the classroom stems from a routine he developed in high school. * 15 Tackles vs. Florida, 2020 Would love your thoughts, please comment. Job specializations: Engineering. Dont be surprised if Dean is running someones defense as a rookie. Without any structured oversight from the NCAA and loose restrictions varying from state to state, the world of NIL has become, in the words of one marketing agent, the Wild West. "Surreal family, a feeling that was second to none. 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. Why is NFL.com analyst Bucky Brooks is looking forward to watching Georgia CB Kelee Ringo and Georgia TE Darnell Washington? src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) May 6, 2022. "How about the rest of the boosters and the coaches? 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. . He still has a desire to finish it - and maybe even pre-med - for all the right reasons. Michigan running back Blake Corum also donated turkeys during the Thanksgiving holiday to families in need. Not amazing at beating blocks en route to the ball carrier because he is a tick undersized. He'll be reunited with defensive tackle Jordan Davis in Philadelphia, who the Eagles selected at No. Dean has great instincts and speed, but he missed Georgias spring practice in 2021 with a torn labrum. Now, though, Dean can do all of those things and actually start and help fund internships for student-athletes right away, while also discussing the possibility of investing in the company in the near future. 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. "Nakobe is 20 and has no kids," Neketta said. 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.. I always tell them I want them to be better than me, not like me, better than me. Open up the Wikipedia page of his birth city Horn Lake and atop a seven-person list of 'notable people' is Nakobe Dean, recipient of the Butkus Award, which recognises the top linebacker in the nation, and College Football National Champion with Georgia. But for now, players are able to transition to the pros with some experience, knowledge, connections and at least some money on their side. Dean's mother is a veteran of the United States military. ATHENS, Ga. -- Nakobe Dean's eyes are glued to the TV above him. 2023 On3 Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. Zach Berman (@ZBerm) April 30, 2022 From our NFL Draft coverage: Here are. "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. He was inspired and wanted to help make prosthetics for veterans in need. 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As the Deans walk outside, the woman from the shelter turns to another man who's standing by the door. 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. With your DawgsHQ membership, youll not only have access to the goings on in Athens, but youll be able to peruse other fan sites within the On3 network to hear just how rivals are feeling about the Dawgs, as well. Nakobe Dean (@NakobeDean) January 11, 2022. Editor's note: This story originally published on Dec. 29, 2021. 83 overall. As Dean got older, he realized that they too had been the beneficiaries of other people's service when he was younger. "That's Kobe Dean," she tells him. "I know. A lot a lot. Looks like I have a new favorite player . As the 19th-best player in the class of 2019, Dean had his pick of the litter when it came to college football programs. @NakobeDean decided to to study engineering in college after visiting VA hospitals with his mother, who is a veteran. Ready to get all your latest Georgia recruiting news in one place? Hes an absolute monster, man, one college offensive coordinator who played Georgia late in the season told The Athletic. Some programs have partnered with companies, while others have brought in speakers. "For us, [NIL] hasn't really been about making money, it's about using this platform to help others.". Follow Bruce on Twitter @BruceFeldmanCFB. Not even the gargantuan demands of a NFL career. Dean recorded 71 tackles and 1.5 sacks last season. He smiles. "We were at the forefront of it. He joined Phil Perry on a new episode of the Next Pats Podcast to share why he'd benefit any team that takes a chance on him in the draft. "I got the trophy the day after we lost the SEC Championship so it was kind of like a bittersweet feeling," he said. "Growing up nobody pushed sports to me, nobody," he explains. Dean enrolled early in Athens and had an outstanding freshman season, despite being part of a deep linebacker corps. When it came to numbers, he always had the right answer.". After practice, he eats, studies, works out, and sometimes hits the books again. There, she stood not just handing things out but talking to people about whatever was going on in their lives. ", Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player. . Nakobe is both of those, said former Georgia defensive coordinator Dan Lanning, now Oregons head coach. "Being a football player here, it's kind of hard to figure out internships or co-ops if you want to do something else besides play," Dean says. Powered by. 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. 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. Full Time position. 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. Instead, it was like a one-yard gain.. "It just brings a smile to my face any time I go home and I'm able to talk to the kids younger than me coming up because now they've got somebody they can look up to. Her goal was two-fold -- raise money for the football program and bring officers into a shared space with a football team that was largely Black. I always wanted to help somebody, I always wanted to have a job where I could help, so I thought 'I could be a doctor, that would be perfect'. And fast. Mechanical engineering emerged as the winner. He was inspired and wanted to help make prosthetics for veterans in need. At 8 years old, he was already thinking in percentages. Change of direction is typically good. "Canned food drives, I've done about a thousand of them. 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. (via @Eagles) pic.twitter.com/AmVs4zkRY3, Theres a joke in there somewhere about Nakobe Deans injury list, his NFL Draft drop before the Eagles picked him in the third round, and pursuing the opportunity to help himself regenerate.I made it on the Dawg Walk Talk Podcast this past week. The junior has established himself as the leader on the best defense in college football by making plays all over the field. Football . NFL Dean, of course, is not alone in this endeavor. The Dallas Cowboys' Micah Parsons has become a modern beacon in that respect as he play-wrecked primarily as an edge rusher in his Defensive Rookie of the Year-winning campaign. ", 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. 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! ", From the other end of the table, Dean smiles and quips, "Coach them up, mama. The Georgia Bulldogs have offered a scholarship to standout LB Carter Jones. The man smiles. He's a versatile man both on and off the field. *** Captain, 2021 AFCA Good Works Team ***. He last received a B in his eighth-grade typing class. The 21-year-old is a natural born leader and a guy who eats, lives, and breathes football. 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. Dean is ready to tour RWDC, a biotechnology facility just 10 minutes outside downtown Athens, with 10 local kids, his mother, Neketta, and his girlfriend, Gabby. He sees that part of his skill set translating to the gridiron. "I'm going to bring that winning mentality to the NFL, my leadership," he explains. On Monday, he took a knee on the field after the game and bowed his head. Dean's mother once referred to him as a "math wiz," recalling a time when he entered a math competition and won it. Sign up for daily stories delivered to your inbox. 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. Dean says later that night. The Philadelphia Eagles selected Georgia linebacker Nakobe Dean in the third round of the 2022 . 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.. As bigger brands settle into the NIL game, boosters get more involved and players get more creative, the money is bound to get bigger, Soskin notes. Brad Boyette, Dean's high school coach at Horn Lake High in Mississippi, remembers showing up to the annual practice the high school would hold with the eighth-graders from the local middle school and being immediately taken by Dean's ability to pick up not just drills, but coverages that would normally take kids at his level a few days of practice. He didnt love the chemistry class he took, so he decided on mechanical engineering: I was interested in prosthetics, how they work and the design of them, so I just stuck to that.. raised $30,000 through an NIL deal for the children's hospital. Were constantly reminding each other every day that this is all just a blessing from God, Neketta told Dawg Nation in 2018. 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 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. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/draft/free/stories, at Dean's mother once referred to him as a "math wiz," recalling a time when he entered a math competition and won it. Dean finished 2019 with 25 total tackles and played in all 14 games. Iowa's Tyler Linderbaum raised $30,000 through an NIL deal for the children's hospital. Feldman: Nakobe Dean didn't work out at the NFL combine, but NFL coaches love the 'super bright' linebacker. * 2.0 QB Sacks vs. Clemson, 2021 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'.". 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. Just things like that kind of help me basically -- it's like a puzzle piece, you kind of put it together and it definitely helps me out a lot.". 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. 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. * 1 INT vs. Auburn, Florida, 2021 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. North Carolina QB Sam Howell declares for NFL draft: [Life is] about living for Jesus 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'. 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. The furthest thing down his priority list is to go out and party with people. I feel like my passion is second to none and the effort I play with.". They seem to have the same philosophy (as Georgia) when it comes to playing defense, when it comes to playing football.". 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. Uiagalelei thanks God for challenges: Jesus put me in this position News, Interviews, Comment & Analysis @ch_skysports. Georgia stifled Alabama and Heisman-winning quarterback Bryce Young, collecting a 33-18 victory for Georgias first football national championship since 1980. jdecision21. Smart, speedy linebacker who reads plays in a hurry and attacks. Listing for: L3Harris. Design/Web/Multimedia. With serving others being a regular occurrence during his childhood, Dean continued serving others even when the NCAAs new name/image/likeness deals allowed him to earn money. The Butkus Award winner (best linebacker in nation) was also a finalist for the Lott IMPACT Trophy, which goes annually to college football's defensive player of the year, but also gives equal weight to personal character. When the Philadelphia Eagles drafted Nakobe Dean, they knew about his hard-nosed playing style and confident leadership. Hell look to match previous defensive studs who wore that number like Corey Simons, Darren Howard, and Mike Golic. It's been an absolute nightmare for opponents trying to move the ball. Academic standout. Classes are harder. I always had a little passion for it. The award honors faculty who have demonstrated an outstanding record of research achievements and publications during academic year 2021-2022 . He can be found with a book in his hand before going to bed, too. (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. It's going to mean a lot. 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. Because of the NCAA's sudden decision to allow NIL deals, the educational aspect has been done on the fly. Throughout his time at Georgia, Dean has thanked and praised God. . . I really growing up it was like I was going to be an engineer or doctor or architect, those were kind of my things. Join the Heavy on Eagles newsletter here! It was a tall task, but the Bulldogs' chances rode on their top . 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. For Dean and his mother, this meant getting in touch with an agency that understood their plan and motivation. What comes second nature to Dean is what Neketta has been doing her whole life. 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. 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. "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. "On Draft day, first round, second round, I know I'm going to have a chance to be on a team. 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. As a mechanical engineering student with a 4.0 GPA, hes also the play-caller for the defense and a projected first-round NFL draft pick. Having to balance all of that helps with my mental intensity and fighting adversity. To nearly every community event she worked, she brought her kids. I remember recruiting him. He boasts the best speed among linebackers in the 2022 class, and that's a quality New England certainly could use on the defensive side of the ball. 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. Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Nakobe Dean finished the 2020 college football season as Georgias leading tackler. 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. NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? For players like Dean, NIL has added another dimension to their college experience. He sees that part of his skill set translating to the gridiron. Brock Bowers' 88-Yard TD Proved Georgia's Freshman Tight End is Special, Georgia's Colors Were Almost Red, Black, andYellow. As a five-star recruit considered by many to be the nations top insider linebacker prospect when he was coming out of Horns Lake, Dean had numerous scholarship offers from the top programs in the country. I used to see veterans who lost limbs and everything. His pressure to the quarterback is excellent, generating 31 of them in 2021 -- sixth among linebackers in the nation. The Dean kids would not only shadow their mom through her endeavors, but get involved, too. * 2.0 Tackles for Loss vs. four teams (recent: Michigan, 2021) Its no wonder the permanent team captain for the Bulldogs was so adept at reading opposing offenses in the middle of a stingy national championship defense. Our back is really fast and that play shouldve gone for at least 20. Hes a versatile man both on and off the field. 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. Dean's biggest knock. You cant treat everybody the same way as far as getting on them, so of course, Ive got to come in, earn my respect. 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He's the extra blitzer needed in Jonathan Gannon's defense. Thats definitely one less thing. Clemson QB D.J. Neketta, and his girlfriend, Gabby. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. Nakobe Dean has a 3.55 GPA in mechanical engineering at Georgia. 15 on the USA Today pre-season Chosen 25247Sports.com five-star prospectranked as the #1 ILB nationally, #14 overall prospect nationally and the #1 prospect in MississippiPrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #13 nationally and a member of the Top 150 Dream TeamRivals.com five-star prospect, ranked #19 nationally, #1 ILB and #1 in MississippiESPN.com four-star prospect, #23 nationally, #3 OLB, #11 in the Southeast and #1 in MississippiLed Horn Lake to a 15-0 season, No. And while it marks the end of an era, Dean insists the overwhelming emotion will be pride. The star linebacker was a straight-A student throughout his high school career. Dating back to seeing the veterans, I kind of wanted to go and help people.". I feel like I definitely enjoy talking ball with them. "We gotta check the dates on the cans, and if the cans have dents, throw them out," she says. Also in the new episode: Perrybreaks down what makes Dean so special and what hed bring to the Patriots' defense. Life is busier. 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 FOLLOWING DAY, a few hours before the turkey giveaway, the Deans are back at the homeless shelter. Don't miss a story! Dean, Channing Tindall, Trezmen Marshall, Rian Davis and Mekhail Sherman are Georgias returning inside linebackers. 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