#GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/bSaLVoyDyX, RELATED: Brock Bowers' 88-Yard TD Proved Georgia's Freshman Tight End is Special. His versatility will be attractive to NFL teams, and he may be a highly touted . 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. Dean was considered to the top linebacker in the class of 2019. 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. Full Time position. >> Subscribe to Sports Spectrum Magazine for more stories where sports and faith connect <<. The Georgia Bulldogs have been nothing short of magnificent on the defensive side of the ball this season. The star linebacker was a straight-A student throughout his high school career. Classes are harder. The Georgia Bulldogs have offered a scholarship to standout LB Carter Jones. 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 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.. Dean's mother once referred to him as a "math wiz," recalling a time when he entered a math competition and won it. Mechanical engineering emerged as the winner. Carlsbad - Lead, Mechanical Engineer /Mechanisms. 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. The Philadelphia Eagles selected Georgia linebacker Nakobe Dean in the third round of the 2022 . "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.". 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. 83 overall. Dont be surprised if Dean is running someones defense as a rookie. The jump from no compensation to millions was, at times, a culture shock. You cant treat everybody the same way as far as getting on them, so of course, Ive got to come in, earn my respect. Was the team captain for the national champs. Bruce Feldman is the National College Football Insider for The Athletic. I feel like I bring that winning mentality and that leadership to whatever team, and that passion and that energy that I play with.". Ready to get all your latest Georgia recruiting news in one place? Dean is projected to be the leader of Georgias stout linebacker room. https://t.co/kFd8Bf0EUe @UGAAthletics. 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). It started first with a few deals before the season, then, after Georgia beat Clemson, there were more offers. 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. 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. But he took so many mental reps. Dean valued academics as much as competing for a national championship when choosing his college destination. "So if he's going to have to pay most of the NIL money back, why not use it to give in a different way?". Greaves: I was relieved to lose after 70-match win streak! They're getting a tour of the facility and seeing the bed that Dean is sponsoring. The Eagles announced the jersey numbers for their five rookies prior on the first day of minicamp. 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. 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. Those who have known Dean since he was just a kid growing up in Horn Lake, Mississippi, would argue it has always been in him. 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. @NakobeDean decided to to study engineering in college after visiting VA hospitals with his mother, who is a veteran. If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. Dean has been described as "selfless' and a culture changer." "Nakobe is 20 and has no kids," Neketta said. He smiles. "They were community service kids," she says. Don't miss a story! He also had 31 QB hurries, six pass breakups and two interceptions. Second-round center Cam Jurgens will wear No. Dean became the first ninth-grader Boyette ever started on varsity. Personal: Full name NAKOBE RASHOD DEANmajor: Mechanical Engineeringrecipient of the Ken and Jody Jackson Family Scholarship, as well as the Ramsey Scholarship for Academic & Athletic Excellenceolder brother, Nikolas, played tight end at Ole Miss. It's been an absolute nightmare for opponents trying to move the ball. Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Nakobe Dean finished the 2020 college football season as Georgia's leading tackler. That's my thing.". Bruce has covered college football nationally for more than 20 years and is the author of numerous books on the topic, including "Swing Your Sword: Leading The Charge in Football and Life" with Mike Leach and most recently "The QB: The Making of Modern Quarterbacks." 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. 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. 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. Nakobe Dean took his official visit to the University of Alabama this weekend and was thoroughly impressed. Follow Bruce on Twitter @BruceFeldmanCFB. section: | slug: eagles-select-nakobe-dean-scouting-report-three-things-to-know-about-philadelphias-newest-linebacker | sport: football | route: article_single_special | Nakobe Dean was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles with the 83rd overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft. Because I didn't have that coming up. 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. Its also going to be such an added luxury to have Dean going through the whole NFL experience with Jordan Davis, his good friend and former college teammate at Georgia. He is also a mechanical engineering major with a 4.0 GPA. Dean helped Horn Lake High School win a 6A state championship as a senior. He had a script out there every day, wearing his helmet and shoulder pads. Before he does that, he figures to make a big impact on his new team. Nakobe Dean has a 3.55 GPA in mechanical engineering at Georgia. He got a grand tour of the program this weekend by non-other than Derek Karr, the dean of the University of Alabama . Oh, and that straight-A streak? 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 . Hes living up to his billing as a five-star recruit. 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. THE FOLLOWING DAY, a few hours before the turkey giveaway, the Deans are back at the homeless shelter. "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. Football . *** Captain, 2021 AFCA Good Works Team ***. Georgia's Nakobe Dean breaks up a pass, Jan. 10, 2022. We put our running back in fast motion and threw him a swing screen. He understands things he gets it, and he plays super fast.. 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. He was inspired and wanted to help make prosthetics for veterans in need. 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. "I hope to bring the winning mentality," he said. In design, the emphasis is on project work and in both the first and second years, you . 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. On the field, he has been one of the best defenders in the country, winner of the Butkus award, two games away from a national championship and a likely first-round selection in the upcoming NFL draft. 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. 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. (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 said slipping to the third round is something that will always stick with him during his playing career. 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'm going to bring that winning mentality to the NFL, my leadership," he explains. "I've had meetings with the Patriots. His reward was the Butkus Award as the best linebacker in college football. "This is a kid who won a math competition in sixth grade that I didn't even know he had entered. Rookie Numbers#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/iV7TAxXVba, Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) May 6, 2022. ", 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. ATHENS, Ga. -- Nakobe Dean's eyes are glued to the TV above 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. Nakobe Dean remembers his mother telling him his"mind would take him further than his feet" in life, such was the emphasis placed on education in a family absent of sporting reference points. 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. Brock Bowers' 88-Yard TD Proved Georgia's Freshman Tight End is Special, Georgia's Colors Were Almost Red, Black, andYellow. 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. "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. 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. So, when Dean arrived in Athens and the time came to pick his major, he wanted to maximize his educational experience. At 8 years old, he was already thinking in percentages. 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. The most important? Throughout his time at Georgia, Dean has thanked and praised God. Neketta once organized a 5K run aimed at bringing together police and first responders and the local high school football team, which Dean was a part of. "We were at the forefront of it. 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. When it came to numbers, he always had the right answer.". . Smartville is a rapidly growing renewable energy company located in sunny Carlsbad, CA. Thats also a credit to Coach (Glenn) Schumann. "I feel like in high school they kind of asked that of me, to be able to cover running backs, to be able to cover receivers and stop the run and things of that sort, so when I got to college I got the same thing, but amplified, and I feel like in the league it will be the same thing," he said. They seem to have the same philosophy (as Georgia) when it comes to playing defense, when it comes to playing football.". Third year Mechanical Engineering student at The University of Georgia Memphis Metropolitan Area. (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. 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. * 2.0 QB Sacks vs. Clemson, 2021 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. currently has a 3.55 grade-point average in mechanical engineering at . 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. After the game ended, Dean took a knee and bowed his head on the field. 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. INDIANAPOLIS Earlier this month, the national champion Georgia Bulldogs turned the NFL Scouting Combine into their own showcase of freaky athleticism. 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. 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. Ever since the NCAA approved name, image and likeness deals for college athletes in June, the money has been moving in broad daylight. A lot a lot. I even wrote that his leadership skills and engineering prowess made him the Tony Stark of Georgia footballs National Championship defense. You can find out more about which cookies we are using in ourPrivacy Policy. To nearly every community event she worked, she brought her kids. 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. 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. While Dean grew up, he saw how often she visited the VA and spoke with disabled veterans. When Nakobe Dean was being recruited to @GeorgiaFootball, he met all sorts of important people. General Manager. "I feel like my mindset is second to none. 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. 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. Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours) at Newcastle University is affordable for international students. You almost get the sense that if he had to, Dean would find just as much fulfillment here as he does on the field. Alabama QB Bryce Young wins Heisman, thanks his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ "I feel like we're going to be happy for each other because we know each other," said Dean. As the 19th-best player in the class of 2019, Dean had his pick of the litter when it came to college football programs. 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. Within that, there would well be at least five first-rounders. Those two soldiers have been through quite a few wars together. Dean took that, and decided to build a career on both. After practice, he eats, studies, works out, and sometimes hits the books again. NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? Preparing for an SEC opponent like Kentucky or Florida the . The potential is, too -- along with the money. 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. But Georgia stood above the rest. Forget his 40-time and bench press. Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. The 21-year-old is a natural born leader and a guy who eats, lives, and breathes football. Dean was a Mechanical Engineering major at the University of Georgia with a 3.55 GPA. Dean's mother once referred to him as a "math wiz," recalling a time when he entered a math competition and won it. 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. Know your personnel. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. 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. 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. In college, Dean has had pedestrian numbers compared to his senior season of high school. As the TV crew breaks down Tom Brady highlights -- the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are playing the New York Giants, who have two Georgia alums, J.R. Reed and Tae Crowder -- Dean watches intently. Dean has great instincts and speed, but he missed Georgias spring practice in 2021 with a torn labrum. I have the passion to learn new things daily. The first two years provide a good grounding in the broad fundamentals of mechanical engineering science and engineering design. The science subjects studied include thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, solid mechanics, dynamics and electro-mechanical systems. 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.". Dean finished 2019 with 25 total tackles and played in all 14 games. Dean has been recognized for his performance as a Butkus Award semifinalist and a midseason All-American by ESPN and CBS Sports. "The visit was great," Dean said. 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. He can be found with a book in his hand before going to bed, too. We take a humble approach and we are thankful to have any invites to go play anywhere.. Sports was just a hobby growing up until I got to high school. Can counter negative plays on film with splash plays. Would love your thoughts, please comment. 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