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Takeaways, observations from the Eagles picking Nakobe Dean in third round

Instant analysis of the Philadelphia Eagles picking Georgia All-American linebacker Nakobe Dean in the third round

The Eagles landed a projected first-round pick in the third round on Friday, selecting Georgia All American linebacker Nakobe Dean at No. 83 overall.

Dubbed by many as the best linebacker in the draft and a high IQ player that was the leader of the Bulldogs’ all-world defense, Dean was the subject of predraft injury rumors, with some insiders reporting that pectoral and knee injuries caused the middle linebacker to slide.

Dean says the injuries were minor, and don’t require surgery, as he and the Eagles GM both confirmed his looming participation in the team’s first rookie minicamp of the spring.

With Dean off the board and into a positive situation, here’s some next-day analysis and several key takeaways.

What they’re saying nationally after the Eagles land Georgia LB Nakobe Dean with 83rd pick

What they’re saying nationally after the Philadelphia Eagles land Georgia LB Nakobe Dean with 83rd pick

It’s currently unknown the exact state of Nakobe Dean’s pectoral muscle or if he suffered an injury, but we do know is one of college football’s top linebackers is now a member of the Eagles.

The All-American linebacker slid all the way to the 83rd pick in round three thanks to a litany of draft rumors that centered on whether the nation’s top linebacker will need surgery to repair his pectoral injury, and if he’ll be available at all in 2022.

Dean was widely projected as a 1st-round pick before the rumors and after he landed with Philadelphia, the national media labeled the Eagles winners of day two as well.

Nakobe Dean to be on the field for Eagles rookie camp despite pre-draft injury concerns

Nakobe Dean to be on the field for Philadelphia Eagles rookie camp despite pre-draft injury concerns

Nakobe Dean dropped to pick No. 83 overall in the third round because of predraft injury concerns, but the newest Philadelphia Eagles linebacker will be on the field next week for rookie camp.

According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano, A group of independent doctors has already cleared Dean, with letters sent to all 32 teams classifying the injury as a pectoral strain, a source told Fowler.

During the day two press conference to discuss the Cam Jurgens and Nakobe Dean picks, GM Howie Roseman admitted that the Eagles were aware of the linebacker’s injury status, and it wouldn’t impact his availability for this spring.

Dean won’t require surgery and Philadelphia’s medical staff will handle the situation going forward.

The 2021 Butkus Award winner and AP first-team All-American selection, Dean logged 72 tackles (10.5 for loss), six sacks, and two interceptions last season for the National Champion Bulldogs.

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