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.. Against Michigan in the Orange Bowl, Dean was a nightmare for the Wolverines offense, making seven tackles, two TFLs, a sack and a career-high five QB pressures, blowing up one play after another. 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. He got a grand tour of the program this weekend by non-other than Derek Karr, the dean of the University of Alabama . "I have had no D1 athletes on that side of my family, nobody go to school or college to play sport so it was all education growing up, it was never the thought of getting school paid for through sports. 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. "None of this would have been possible or as impactful without the five to 10 NIL deals he has," Neketta says. Job specializations: Engineering. I have good communication and time management skills. 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. Those doubled once Georgia got to No. 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. It wasn't about the money; Dean simply wanted to be the best in every avenue of his life. It's just like trying to learn the playbook. Clemson QB D.J. Hes living up to his billing as a five-star recruit. Currently working as a Mechanical Engineer at Dar Al-Handasah (Shair and Partners). Design/Web/Multimedia. "The visit was great," Dean said. And to follow it up, Dean and Georgia avenged their earlier defeat by overpowering Nick Saban's Crimson Tide machine to win it all. 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. Coach Lanning used to always say, if youre good enough, youre old enough, Dean said. Hes a versatile man both on and off the field. Career Highs
I used to see veterans who lost limbs and everything. What comes second nature to Dean is what Neketta has been doing her whole life. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. Stakes are higher. In fact, academics have been his top priority throughout his life. *** All-America First Team - Associated Press, Walter Camp, AFCA, Sporting News, USA Today, ESPN, The Athletic, CBS ***
The first two years provide a good grounding in the broad fundamentals of mechanical engineering science and engineering design. 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. 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's performance on the field is All-American worthy. That defense is led by junior inside linebacker Nakobe Dean, whos a team captain and the winner of the 2021 Butkus Award, given to the nations top linebacker. 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. 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. He smiles. Linebacker Nakobe Dean is one of the primary reasons the Georgia defense has been a brick wall. Dean got his hat problem fixed really quick. View Nakobe Dean's profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. And fast. | Ahmed El Bannany . He can even drop back into coverage, like when he had a pick-six to close out the first half against Florida. "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. "So I used that, I actually wanted to go into the field of prosthetics with it. Dean is majoring in mechanical engineering. The 2020 Butkus Award semifinalist was the Bulldogs' leading tackler last season with 71 stops, including a team-high seven tackles in the win over No. The 6-foot, 225-pounder also was a Mechanical Engineering major at Georgia. . He finished with four tackles Monday night, after leading the team in tackles (68) and sacks (six) for the season. Ohio State WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba praises God after record-setting Rose Bowl "I feel like we're going to be happy for each other because we know each other," said Dean. 21 overall, but if he does, Bill Belichick and Co. will need to strongly consider using their first-round selection on him. NFL "That instinct is just in me now.". Kayvon Thibodeaux's NFL fate is a mystery - but why? 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. "You're not getting rich off community service," Neketta says. Nakobe Dean has a 3.55 GPA in mechanical engineering at Georgia. Dean became the first ninth-grader Boyette ever started on varsity. Because I didn't have that coming up. Dean's mother is a veteran of the United States military. Within that, there would well be at least five first-rounders. 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. 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 feel like I'll do whatever I need to do to be great and be one of the greatest ever to do it. 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 . Dean will fall below some of the size thresholds that certain teams have at linebacker, especially with a linebacker in the first round, but his key, read and flow skills are outstanding with the open-field instincts to impact the game in different ways, said The Athletics NFL draft analyst Dane Brugler. I had to thank God, he said in his postgame press conference. Dean could miss the entire 2022 season, but the risk was worth the reward for the Eagles. Listing for: L3Harris. The furthest thing down his priority list is to go out and party with people. NEKETTA IS IN her element. He was a full participant at practice, too, showing no signs of wear and tear from a reported chest sprain that caused him to plummet from a sure-fire Round 1 pick to a surprise third-rounder. "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. In 13 games this season, he has recorded 61 tackles, five sacks and two interceptions, including a pick-six. 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. Those two soldiers have been through quite a few wars together. His versatility will be attractive to NFL teams, and he may be a highly touted . 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. 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. or 'Why did you do that?'" His goal? Head coach Nick Sirianni only got see Dean for a few snaps on Friday.
Follow Bruce on Twitter @BruceFeldmanCFB. But for now, players are able to transition to the pros with some experience, knowledge, connections and at least some money on their side. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. He'll be a leader on the Eagles' defense. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/draft/free/stories, at Smartville is a rapidly growing renewable energy company located in sunny Carlsbad, CA. 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. And while it marks the end of an era, Dean insists the overwhelming emotion will be pride. A lot a lot. They were community service kids, she recently told ESPN. He had a script out there every day, wearing his helmet and shoulder pads. Kirby Smart's squad has surrendered just 53 points and 1,813 yards through eight games. He ended up choosing Georgia, and now has a national title to add to his accolades. So shes always going to the VA and everything. Graduate from Faculty of Engineering Cairo University. Fresh off football practice and film sessions, the Georgia linebacker is in the middle of Pauley's, a loud restaurant in downtown Athens. *** Captain, 2021 AFCA Good Works Team ***. Anytime somebody asks me that I kind of just talk about the passion I have for the game. As Dean got older, he realized that they too had been the beneficiaries of other people's service when he was younger. *** 2021 Butkus Award Winner ***
He's smart-smart, but more importantly for the Eagles, football smart. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Dean was a five-star recruit out of Horn Lake High School in Horn Lake, Mississippi. He tackles with perfect form. The Georgia Bulldogs have offered a scholarship to standout LB Carter Jones. Feldman: Nakobe Dean didn't work out at the NFL combine, but NFL coaches love the 'super bright' linebacker. Thats definitely one less thing. But it looks like he has some bigger work to do during / once all of thats done.Apparently, nothing is going to stop him. 6 Cincinnati in the 2021 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. Dean has the potential to be the best linebacker to wear midnight green since Jeremiah Trotter. #GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/bSaLVoyDyX, RELATED: Brock Bowers' 88-Yard TD Proved Georgia's Freshman Tight End is Special. Was the team captain for the national champs. The most important? Dean has been quizzed on both a lot. The 6-foot, 225-pounder also was a Mechanical Engineering major at Georgia. Become a member of DawgsHQ today. "But as far as everything in the classroom translating to everything on the field, I feel like the study habits and retaining information helps me because it's just like me trying to study certain equations and everything or how to do a certain problem. Dean reported for Eagles rookie minicamp on Friday with a wide smile on his face. 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. He also had 31 QB hurries, six pass breakups and two interceptions. 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. 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. He understands things he gets it, and he plays super fast.. 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 was literally like a coach on the field. Not even the gargantuan demands of a NFL career. He's the extra blitzer needed in Jonathan Gannon's defense. Dean, Channing Tindall, Trezmen Marshall, Rian Davis and Mekhail Sherman are Georgias returning inside linebackers. Nakobe Dean took his official visit to the University of Alabama this weekend and was thoroughly impressed. 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. . 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'. He sends shivers down the quarterback's spine when he pursues a sack. To make prosthetic limbs for veterans in need. ", 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. The Philadelphia Eagles selected Georgia linebacker Nakobe Dean in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft at No. Daily Devotional: Tuesday, February 28 - How Bright Do You Shine? 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. Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours) at Newcastle University is affordable for international students. 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. INDIANAPOLIS Earlier this month, the national champion Georgia Bulldogs turned the NFL Scouting Combine into their own showcase of freaky athleticism. Led by junior Nakobe Dean, this is a really, really solid group. In college, Dean has had pedestrian numbers compared to his senior season of high school. Neketta gives her a hug. The type of three-down playmaking linebacker you want today. Dean, of course, is not alone in this endeavor. "On Draft day, first round, second round, I know I'm going to have a chance to be on a team. 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. 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. Zach Berman (@ZBerm) April 30, 2022 From our NFL Draft coverage: Here are. Brock Bowers' 88-Yard TD Proved Georgia's Freshman Tight End is Special, Georgia's Colors Were Almost Red, Black, andYellow. "I feel good about it just because I always knew I wanted to establish myself as the best linebacker in college football, it was one of my goals for the season. That's certainly new, or at least different. He goes where the ball goes, and the defense goes as he goes. Dean took that, and decided to build a career on both. Flashes of quick feet and closing speed are elite. Iowa's Tyler Linderbaum raised $30,000 through an NIL deal for the children's hospital. 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. "But to have both at that age, that has only happened to me one time, and it was with Nakobe.". 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. NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? David Gattie, a professor from @UGA_Engineering, because above all else, Dean wants to be an engineer. Preparing for an SEC opponent like Kentucky or Florida the same week as an engineering test gives me a headache just thinking about it. "It's. Georgia's Nakobe Dean breaks up a pass, Jan. 10, 2022. Scout after scout raved about his instinctive play at the second level, which allowed him to move a tick faster than most to the ball. "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?'. His reward was the Butkus Award as the best linebacker in college football. Dean has been described as "selfless' and a culture changer." Hes an absolute monster, man, one college offensive coordinator who played Georgia late in the season told The Athletic. 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. The watch parties have become vehicles to get game tickets for local kids as well as the canned foods for families in need. "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. 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. The Philadelphia Eagles selected Georgia linebacker Nakobe Dean in the third round of the 2022 . 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 has been recognized for his performance as a Butkus Award semifinalist and a midseason All-American by ESPN and CBS Sports. Upon arriving at Georgia to focus on football he majored in mechanical engineering. Hell look to match previous defensive studs who wore that number like Corey Simons, Darren Howard, and Mike Golic. Head of Mechanical Engineering . Philadelphia Eagles rookie linebacker Nakobe Dean was a mechanical engineer major at the University of Georgia. Neketta Dean, Nakobe's mother, rewarded him $100 each semester for every perfect transcript. His closing speed is tremendous. 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. Along with his smarts, Dean believes he can bring plenty more to an NFL locker room. As Dean stands at the advent of a new era for college athletes, he is playing out an ideal year in Athens. 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. 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. "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?". The junior has established himself as the leader on the best defense in college football by making plays all over the field. Georgia won the game 37-10. Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Nakobe Dean finished the 2020 college football season as Georgias leading tackler. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. The 6-0, 225 lb. 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. And listen to the DawgsHQ crew on our podcast Dawg Walk Talk onSpotifyandApple Podcasts. So my mother instilled it in me at a young age and it stuck with me.". Keyontae Johnson 'thanking God every day' for second chance at Kansas State after collapse. 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. Third year Mechanical Engineering student at The University of Georgia Memphis Metropolitan Area. I'd get his exams back and it would be 27 out of 27 correct. "I feel like my mindset is second to none, unmatched. Georgia's Nakobe Dean breaks up a pass, Jan. 10, 2022. Dean recorded 71 tackles and 1.5 sacks last season. Copyright University of Georgia Wire 2023. 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. Teams in the third round of the United States military and it would be 27 out of 27 correct enough. For international students actually wanted to go into the field is All-American worthy plays all over the is. 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