Georgia’s Nakobe Dean was one of the most talented and electrifying players in college football during the 2021 season. However, arguably the best player in the Bulldogs’ defense last season, the linebacker dropped to the third round of the 2022 NFL draft where the Eagles picked him at No. 83.
Dean’s slip in the draft reportedly stemmed from his health issues that include a pectoral muscle injury as well as other medical concerns and his size entering the league, according to ESPN’s Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler.
While reports surfaced that Dean avoided surgery to repair his pectoral injury, Eagles general manager Howie Roseman spoke during the draft on Saturday saying he expects Dean to be ready for rookie minicamp.