Nakobe Dean Biography

Nakobe Rashod Dean, born on December 13, 2000, is an American professional football linebacker who has played for the Las Vegas Raiders in the National Football League. He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs and won the 2021 Butkus Award before being selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round of the 2022 NFL draft. On January 15, 2022, Dean declared for the 2022 NFL draft, marking the start of his professional career journey. His rookie season concluded with a Super Bowl LVII appearance, where the Eagles lost 38–35 to the Kansas City Chiefs. Dean entered the 2023 season as the starting middle linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles. On November 3, 2024, during a Week 9 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Dean recorded his first career interception in a 28–23 victory. On October 9, 2025, Dean was activated from the PUP list ahead of the team's Week 6 matchup against the New York Giants.