Nakobe Dean

Dean's draft slide became the story of Day 2 of the 2022 proceedings, as the Georgia linebacker -- who was expected to be an early second-round selection at worst -- fell all the way to the Eagles, who landed him 83rd overall. Evidently this was due to medical red flags related to a pectoral injury that prevented the linebacker from participating at the combine. If the medicals prove to be a non-issue, this is a strong value pick for Philadelphia. Dean was the quarterback of one of the best college football defenses in recent history. His game film showed that he is quick to diagnose plays and has the closing speed to find the ballcarrier and finish plays. Dean is on the smaller side for an inside linebacker at 6-foot and 225 pounds, but his football IQ and athleticism will help get him on the field once healthy.