Nakobe Dean, the Georgia LB, sits at No. 26 on the consensus board across 27 public boards. The tier model reads him as a NFL starter — 21% elite, 62% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Explosive athlete with access to instant acceleration.”
Physicality
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Explosive, three-down linebacker with the demeanor and quickness to become a volume tackler while holding down third-down duties at a high level.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He might lack measurables, but he has the toughness and technique to see a boost in his performance once his play becomes more proactive.”
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“…Explosive, three-down linebacker with the demeanor and quickness to become a volume tackler while holding down third-down duties at a high level. Dean's play recognition is a work in progress, which limits reaction time and forces him to deal with more blockers than he'll see as he gains more experience. Quick feet and plus agility will bring him to ball-carriers at a high rate but a lack of size and length means he'…”
“…Dean is a high-IQ defender. He is a read-and-react 'backer with the anticipation and awareness that defensive coordinators covet in players who wear the green dot on their helmet (defensive play-callers in the huddle).…”
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