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American football player

Brian Dawkins
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Dawkins in 2018
No. xx
Position: Safety
Personal information
Built-in: (1973-10-13) October 13, 1973 (age 49)
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Elevation: half-dozen ft 0 in (1.83 yard)
Weight: 210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school: William M. Raines
(Jacksonville, Florida)
College: Clemson
NFL Typhoon: 1996 / Circular: 2 / Choice: 61
Career history
As a role player:
  • Philadelphia Eagles (1996–2008)
  • Denver Broncos (2009–2011)
As an administrator:
  • Philadelphia Eagles (2016–2017)
    Executive of football game operations for player evolution
Career highlights and awards
Every bit actor
  • 4× First-team All-Pro (2001, 2002, 2004, 2006)
  • Second-team All-Pro (2009)
  • 9× Pro Bowl (1999, 2001, 2002, 2004–2006, 2008, 2009, 2011)
  • NFL 2000s All-Decade Team
  • PFWA All-Rookie Team (1996)
  • Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame
  • Philadelphia Eagles 75th Anniversary Team
  • Philadelphia Eagles No. xx retired
  • Second-team All-American (1995)
  • First-team All-ACC (1995)

As administrator

  • Super Bowl champion (LII)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 1,147
Sacks: 26.0
Forced fumbles: 36
Fumble recoveries: 19
Interceptions: 37
Total touchdowns: 4
Player stats at NFL.com ·PFR

Pro Football game Hall of Fame

Brian Patrick Dawkins Sr. (born October 13, 1973), nicknamed "Weapon X", is an American former professional football thespian who was a prophylactic for 16 seasons in the National Football game League (NFL), primarily with the Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football for the Clemson Tigers and was selected by the Eagles in the 2d round of the 1996 NFL Draft. In his last iii seasons, he played for the Denver Broncos.

Regarded as one of the greatest safeties of all time, Dawkins was viewed every bit the leader of the Eagles' defense force, named to nine Pro Bowls and 5 All-Pro starting time-teams during his career. He likewise fabricated one Super Basin appearance with the Eagles in XXXIX, which was played in his home metropolis of Jacksonville, Florida. In addition to his playing career, Dawkins served the Eagles equally an executive of football operations for actor evolution from 2016 to 2018 and was with the organization when they won Super Bowl LII. He was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018.[1]

College career [edit]

Dawkins attended Clemson Academy in Clemson, South Carolina. A three-year starter at free rubber for the Clemson Tigers football team, he finished his career with 247 tackles and 11 interceptions. He received offset-team All-ACC Honors in 1995 and was selected by the Associated Press and Sporting News as a second-team All-American as a senior when his team-loftier 6 interceptions tied him for the briefing lead. He was named the first-team strong safety on Clemson's all-centennial team in 1996 and was selected to their Able-bodied Hall of Fame in 2009.[ii] [iii] On January 11, 2013, Clemson Academy established the Brian Dawkins Lifetime Accomplishment Honor to annually honor a former Clemson player for their performance on the field, contributions in leadership and community service.[4] [5]

Professional person career [edit]

Philadelphia Eagles [edit]

The Philadelphia Eagles selected Dawkins in the 2d round (61st overall) of the 1996 NFL Draft.[half-dozen] Dawkins was the 5th safe drafted in 1996.[vii] The Philadelphia Eagles drafted Dawkins using a compensatory pick they received from the departure of Seth Joyner in gratis agency in 1994.[8]

1996 [edit]

Pre-draft measurables
Tiptop Weight Arm length Mitt span twoscore-yard dash ten-yard separate 20-one thousand shuttle Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
five ft eleven+ 3⁄8  in
(1.81 grand) 		189 lb
(86 kg) 		31+ 3⁄8  in
(0.80 m) 		9 in
(0.23 m)		 4.61 s 1.61 s 4.39 s 35 in
(0.89 m)		 10 ft 0 in
(3.05 m)		 19 reps
All values from NFL Combine[ten] [11]

Dawkins entered training camp slated as the backup gratis condom behind Eric Zomalt who earned the starting part after Greg Jackson departed in free agency. Head charabanc Ray Rhodes named Dawkins the backup free safety to start the regular season, behind Eric Zomalt.[12]

He fabricated his professional regular-season debut in the Philadelphia Eagles' flavour-opener at the Washington Redskins and made one tackle in their 17–xiv victory. The following week, Dawkins earned his first career get-go and collected a flavour-high 11 combined tackles during a 39–xiii loss at the Green Bay Packers in Calendar week 2.[thirteen] On September 18, 1996, head coach Ray Rhodes officially named Dawkins the starting costless condom, alongside strong safe Mike Zordich, after he surpassed Eric Zomalt on the depth chart.[14] Zomalt was subsequently released the following day.[12] On September 22, 1996, Dawkins recorded four combined tackles and made his outset career interception during a 33–18 win at the Atlanta Falcons in Calendar week 4. Dawkins made his get-go career interception off a pass by Falcons' backup quarterback Bobby Hebert, that was originally intended for broad receiver Bert Emanuel, and returned it for a 30-g gain to seal the Eagles' victory in the fourth quarter.[15] In Week 5, he recorded eight combined tackles, forced a fumble, and made his offset career sack in the Eagles' 23–nineteen loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Dawkins fabricated his start career sack on Cowboys' quarterback Troy Aikman during the third quarter and also stripped the ball during the play. The ball was recovered past Dawkins' teammate Rhett Hall and returned for a 32-thou touchdown.[16] He finished his rookie season in 1996 with 75 combined tackles, 3 interceptions, a sack, and a forced fumble in 14 games and xiii starts.[17] The Philadelphia Eagles' defense allowed ranked 21st in the league overall, but allowed the sixth-fewest passing yards (two,979 yards) in 1996.[18]

The Philadelphia Eagles finished second in the NFC East with a 10–6 record and earned a wildcard booth. On December 29, 1996, Dawkins started in his offset career playoff game and recorded half dozen combined tackles as they lost fourteen–0 to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Wild Card Game.[xix] [xiii]

1997 [edit]

Defensive coordinator Emmitt Thomas retained Dawkins and Mike Zordich as the starting safeties in 1997, along with cornerbacks Troy Vincent and Bobby Taylor.[20]

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video icon NFL Films Encore: Brian Dawkins

On September 28, 1997, he collected a season-high 8 combined tackles during a 28–19 loss at the Minnesota Vikings in Week five. Dawkins was inactive for a Calendar week 8 victory against the Arizona Cardinals due to an injury.[21] On December 7, 1997, Dawkins recorded vii combined tackles and returned an interception for his first career touchdown during the Eagles' 32–21 loss to the New York Giants in Week 15. Dawkins intercepted a laissez passer past quarterback Danny Kanell, that was initially thrown to broad receiver Chris Calloway, and returned it for a 64-yard touchdown in the third quarter.[22] He finished the 1997 season with 75 combined tackles, three interceptions, and a touchdown in 15 games and 15 starts.[23] The Eagles' defense finished ranked 24th overall, but immune the 7th-fewest passing yards (ii,923 yards) in 1997.[24]

1998 [edit]

Head autobus Ray Rhodes elected to retain the starting secondary for the second sequent season.[25] On Dec seven, 1998, Dawkins collected a season-high eight combined tackles and forced a fumble during a 31–21 loss to the New York Giants in Calendar week 15.[26] Dawkins was sidelined for two games (Weeks seven–nine) due to an injury.[27] Dawkins finished the 1998 season with 55 combined tackles, 2 interceptions, a sack, and a forced fumble in 14 games and fourteen starts.[28] On December 28, 1998, the Philadelphia Eagles fired head coach Ray Rhodes subsequently they finished with a 3–13 record in 1998.[29]

1999 [edit]

On July xvi, 1999, the Philadelphia Eagles signed Dawkins to a three-yr, $i.27 one thousand thousand contract.[30]

Head passenger vehicle Andy Reid named Dawkins the starting gratuitous safety to begin the regular season, alongside stiff safety Tim Hauck.[31] In Week 3, he made six combined tackles, forced a fumble, and made an interception during a 26–0 loss at the Buffalo Bills. Dawkins intercepted a laissez passer by quarterback Doug Flutie, that was originally intended for wide receiver Peerless Price, in the second quarter.[32] His operation was his third consecutive game with an interception. In Week 9, he nerveless a flavor-high 8 combined tackles in the Eagles' 33–7 loss at the Carolina Panthers.[33] He finished the 1999 flavor with 73 combined tackles, six forced fumbles, 4 interceptions, 1.v sacks, and a touchdown in xiv games and fourteen starts.[34] Dawkins flourished in his outset season nether defensive coordinator Jim Johnson and was later on named to the 2000 Pro Bowl, marking the first Pro Bowl choice of his career.[35] [xiv]

2000 [edit]

In Week xi, Dawkins collected a flavor-high eight combined tackles during a 26–23 victory at the Pittsburgh Steelers. The post-obit week, he recorded vii combined tackles and made a flavor-high two sacks on Cardinals' quarterback Jake Plummer during the Eagles' 34–9 win at the Arizona Cardinals in Calendar week 12.[36] Dawkins finished the 2000 season with a total of 75 combined tackles, iv interceptions, two sacks, and a forced fumble in 13 games and 13 starts.[37]

2001 [edit]

Head motorbus Andy Reid retained the core of the starting secondary as the starters, including Dawkins, Troy Vincent, and Bobby Taylor. Dawkins was paired with starting strong condom Damon Moore in 2001.[38]

Dawkins before a 2007 Eagles game

He started in the Philadelphia Eagles' season-opener against the St. Louis Rams and nerveless a flavor-high viii combined tackles and deflected three passes in their 20–17 loss. On December ix, 2001, Dawkins tied his season-high of eight combined tackles, broke upwards 2 passes, forced a fumble, and returned a fumble recovery for a touchdown during the Eagles' 24–14 win confronting the San Diego Chargers in Calendar week 13. Dawkins forced a bollix by Chargers' running back LaDainian Tomlinson in the first quarter and recovered the brawl before returning information technology for a 49-yard touchdown.[39] On Dec xvi, 2001, he made six solo tackles, two pass deflections, and intercepted 2 passes past quarterback Tony Banks in the Eagles' 20–vi victory against the Washington Redskins in Week 14.[40] He finished the flavor with 68 combined tackles (56 solo), 14 passes defensed, two interceptions, two forced fumbles, 1.5 sacks, and a touchdown in fifteen games and 15 starts.[17] The Philadelphia Eagles defense ranked second in the league in 2001 and the secondary continued to have success under position coaches Leslie Frazier and Steve Spagnuolo. The secondary allowed the 2d-fewest yards in the league (2,928 yards) and immune the second-fewest touchdown passes (13).[41] On January three, 2002, Dawkins was ane of 5 Philadelphia Eagles' players named to the 2002 Pro Bowl.[42]

The Philadelphia Eagles finished first in the NFC Eastward with an eleven–5 tape. Head autobus Andy Reid opted to residuum Dawkins for the Eagles' Week 17 victory at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers equally they had already clinched a playoff berth. On January 12, 2002, Dawkins recorded two combined tackles, broke up two passes, and fabricated an interception during a 31–nine win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC Wild Card Game. The post-obit week, they defeated the Chicago Bears 33–19 in the NFC Divisional Round. On January 27, 2002, Dawkins recorded vi solo tackles and deflected a pass as the Eagles lost 29–24 at the St. Louis Rams in the NFC Title Game.[43]

2002 [edit]

Head coach Andy Reid named Dawkins the starting costless condom to brainstorm the regular flavour, alongside strong safety Blaine Bishop.[44] The secondary also included returning cornerbacks Troy Vincent, Bobby Taylor, and Al Harris.

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video icon Brian Dawkins' Quadrafecta Game (2002)
video icon Brian Dawkins' sets unreal record

On September 29, 2002, Dawkins recorded six combined tackles, a sack, ii pass deflections, an interception, forced a bollix, and caught his offset career touchdown pass during a 35–17 victory against the Houston Texans in Week 4. Dawkins' 57-chiliad touchdown reception came on a shuffle pass by running back Brian Mitchell during a fake punt in the third quarter. Dawkins became the get-go player in NFL history to make a sack, an interception, recover a fumble, and have a touchdown reception in a single game.[45] In Week 17, he nerveless a season-high ten combined tackles (seven solo) during a 10–seven loss at the New York Giants. Dawkins started all 16 games in 2002 and recorded 91 combined tackles (62 solo), nine passes defensed, five forced fumbles, three sacks, two interceptions, and 1 touchdown reception.[17] Jimmy Johnson'due south defense connected to have moderate success and finished the season ranked second backside the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Eagles' defense force also ranked seventh in passing yards allowed (three,094 yards) and tied for seventh in passing touchdowns allowed (18). On January xiv, 2003, it was announced that Dawkins was selected to play in the 2003 Pro Bowl. The Eagles' secondary had 3 players selected in 2003, including Troy Vincent and Bobby Taylor.[46]

The Philadelphia Eagles finished starting time in the NFC East with a 12–4 tape and earned a first-round adieu. On January 11, 2003, Dawkins made four combined tackles, a pass deflection, and an interception during a twenty–6 victory against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Divisional Circular. They were eliminated from the playoffs the post-obit week after losing 27–10 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC Championship Game.[47]

2003 [edit]

On April 28, 2003, the Philadelphia Eagles signed Dawkins to a 6-year, $43 million contract extension that included a signing bonus of $viii million. The contract extension was added to the one yr Dawkins had remaining on his pre-existing contract.[48]

"If I am going to build a football team (from scratch), Dawkins is my gratuitous safety. Brian can play free condom, strong safety, and not miss a beat. He has the toughness to play strong and the comprehend power as far equally playing cornerback."[48]

–Jim Johnson
Philadelphia Eagles' Defensive coordinator (2003)

Dawkins remained the starting complimentary rubber in 2003 and was coached by defensive backs coach Steve Spagnuolo and assistant defensive backs coach Sean McDermott. Head coach Andy Reid named Dawkins the starter to begin the regular season, forth with starting strong safety Michael Lewis and cornerbacks Troy Vincent, Bobby Taylor, and Lito Sheppard.[49] He started in the Philadelphia Eagles' season-opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and collected a season-loftier nine combined tackles earlier exiting in the fourth quarter of their 17–0 loss due to a sprained talocrural joint. His injury sidelined him for the next 8 games (Weeks 2–10).[50] Dawkins was also inactive for the Eagles' Week 12 win against the New Orleans Saints due to a foot injury.[51] He finished the 2003 season with 35 combined tackles (28 solo), five pass deflections, an interception, and was credited with half a sack in seven games and seven starts.[17]

The Philadelphia Eagles finished atop their division with a 12–4 record. On January 11, 2004, Dawkins recorded 8 solo tackles, deflected a pass, and returned an interception by Brett Favre for a 35-grand gain to set up a 31-yard field goal to help the Eagles win the NFC Bounded Round against the Green Bay Packers 20–17.[52] The following week, they lost to the Carolina Panthers 14–3 in the NFC Title Game later Eagles' quarterback Donovan McNabb was intercepted three times by Panthers' safety Ricky Manning.[53]

2004 [edit]

Dawkins and Michael Lewis returned as the starting safety duo and also played alongside cornerbacks Lito Sheppard and Sheldon Chocolate-brown after Troy Vincent and Bobby Taylor departed in free agency.[54] On November 7, 2004, Dawkins collected a season-high nine solo tackles, broke upwards a laissez passer, and made an interception during a 27–three loss at the Pittsburgh Steelers. In Calendar week 14, he fabricated half dozen combined tackles, a laissez passer deflection, and an interception in the Eagles' 17–14 win at the Washington Redskins.[55] His interception connected his streak of three consecutive games with an interception. On December 23, 2004, it was announced that Dawkins was selected to play in the 2005 Pro Basin, along with Michael Lewis and Lito Sheppard.[56] He finished the 2004 season with 69 combined tackles (64 solo), 8 passes defensed, iv interceptions, iii sacks, and ii forced fumbles in fifteen games and 15 starts. Head bus Andy Reid elected to rest Dawkins for the Eagles' Week 17 matchup confronting the Cincinnati Bengals every bit they had already clinched a playoff berth.

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video icon Dawkins gets clean hit on Alge Crumpler

The Philadelphia Eagles finished get-go in the NFC E with a 13–3 record and earned a first-round goodbye. The Eagles reached the NFC Championship Game after losing and being eliminated from the playoffs in three consecutive seasons. On January 23, 2005, Dawkins made a tackle, ii pass deflections, and intercepted a pass by Falcons' quarterback Michael Vick during a 27–ten win against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship Game. Dawkins played a key part and delivered a devastating striking on Falcons' tight terminate Alge Crumpler during the game. On February vi, 2005, Dawkins recorded five combined tackles equally the Eagles lost 24–21 to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl.[55] This became Dawkins' first and simply Super Basin appearance.

2005 [edit]

Defensive coordinator Jim Johnson retained the starting secondary in 2005. On Dec 11, 2005, Dawkins made iv combined tackles, a flavour-loftier four pass deflections, a sack, and an interception in the Eagles' 26–23 loss to the New York Giants in Week 14. In Week 16, Dawkins nerveless a season-loftier viii combined tackles during a 27–21 loss at the Arizona Cardinals.[57] He started in all 16 games in 2005 and recorded 77 combined tackles (66 solo), a career-high 19 pass deflections, iv forced fumbles, 3.5 sacks, and three interceptions.[17]

On January 26, 2006, it was appear that Dawkins was named to the 2006 Pro Bowl equally a tardily-replacement for Chicago Bears' safe Mike Brownish who was inactive due to an injury.[58]

2006 [edit]

Head coach Andy Reid elected to retain Dawkins and Michael Lewis every bit the starting safety duo, along with cornerbacks Sheldon Brown and Lito Sheppard in 2006. In Week vi, Dawkins began playing alongside Sean Considine after he surpassed Michael Lewis on the depth chart and remained the starter for the rest of the flavour.[59] On December 17, 2006, Dawkins nerveless a season-loftier 12 combined tackles (11 solo), two pass deflections, and an interception during a 36–22 win at the New York Giants in Week 15.[lx] On December 20, 2006, Dawkins was named to the 2007 Pro Bowl. Dawkins started in all 16 games in 2006 and recorded 93 combined tackles (71 solo), 9 laissez passer deflections, five forced fumbles, four laissez passer interceptions, and a sack.[17]

2007 [edit]

Dawkins returned as the starting gratuitous safety in 2007, alongside strong safe Sean Considine. On September 17, 2007, he recorded four solo tackles and deflected a pass before exiting the Eagles' 20–12 loss to the Washington Redskins on Monday Night Football due to an injury. Dawkins was sidelined for the side by side v games (Weeks 3–8) due to a neck injury he sustained against the Redskins.[61] In Week 10, he collected a flavor-high eight combined tackles and deflected a pass during a 33–25 victory at the Washington Redskins. He was as well inactive for the Eagles' Week 17 win confronting the Buffalo Bills.[62] Dawkins finished the season with 37 combined tackles (28 solo), six pass deflections, and an interception in 10 games and ten starts.[17]

2008 [edit]

Head jitney Andy Reid named Dawkins the starting free prophylactic, alongside stiff safety Quintin Mikell and cornerbacks Sheldon Brown and Asante Samuel.[63] In Calendar week five, he collected a season-high 8 solo tackles and a sack during a 23–17 loss to the Washington Redskins. His sack on Redskins' quarterback Jason Campbell was the 20th sack of his career. He joined the twenty/xx lodge afterwards becoming the 10th player in NFL history to accept 20 sacks and 20 interceptions in a career. His full at the time stood at 20 career sacks and 33 interceptions. He also bankrupt swain Jacksonville native and one-time Eagles' broad receiver Harold Carmichael's franchise tape of 180 career games. He started in all xvi games in 2008 and recorded 75 combined tackles (64 solo), vi pass deflections, 3 sacks, and an interception.[17]

External video
video icon 2008: All-time of Brian Dawkins

He is also a member of the 30/30 club of players who have at to the lowest degree 30 interceptions and 30 forced fumbles. He and Charles Tillman are the only players to record at least 35 of each. (Forced fumbles have only been a recorded stat since 1991.) He finished his career with the Eagles starting 182 of 183 games, recording 898 tackles, 34 interceptions, 32 forced fumbles, and 26 sacks.

Denver Broncos [edit]

2009 [edit]

On Feb 28, 2009, the Denver Broncos signed Dawkins to a v-yr, $17 million contract that included $vii.2 million guaranteed. He joined another teammate, Correll Buckhalter, who also signed with the Broncos. The contract likewise included a termination clause that permitted Dawkins to opt out of the contract after two years and receives an extra $ane.8 million, virtually making the contract for two years and $9 1000000. Dawkins could have also earned an additional $10 million in performance incentives.[64] [65] [66] The Philadelphia Eagles and Dawkins were discussing a possible 2-yr contract earlier Dawkins received interest from the Denver Broncos.

Dawkins in 2009 with the Broncos

Head coach Josh McDaniels named Dawkins the starting free safety to begin the regular season, alongside potent safety Renaldo Colina and cornerbacks Gnaw Bailey and Andre Goodman.[67] In Week 10, he collected a season-high 14 combined tackles (12 solo) during a 27–17 loss at the Washington Redskins. On December xiii, 2009, Dawkins made 10 combined tackles, two pass deflections, and intercepted 2 pass attempts by quarterback Peyton Manning during the Broncos' 28–xvi loss at the Indianapolis Colts in Week 14. On December 27, 2009, Dawkins recorded 8 combined tackles in his return to Lincoln Fiscal Field during a 30–27 loss at the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 16.[68] On December 29, 2009, it was announced that Dawkins was selected to the 2008 Pro Bowl. He started all 16 games in 2009 and recorded 116 combined tackles (95 solo), 11 laissez passer deflections, two interceptions, and a forced bollix.[17]

2010 [edit]

On January eighteen, 2010, the Denver Broncos mutually parted means with defensive coordinator Mike Nolan.[69] They promoted linebackers motorcoach Don Martindale to defensive coordinator. Head coach Josh McDaniels elected to retain the starting secondary in 2009. Dawkins was sidelined for ii games (Weeks half dozen–7) due to a knee injury. He further aggravated his knee injury and was inactive for another three games (Weeks 13–15).[70] On December 7, 2009, the Denver Broncos fired caput double-decker Josh McDaniels after they fell to a 3–9 record.[71] In Week 16, he collected a season-high 9 combined tackles and deflected a pass during a 24–23 win against the Houston Texans. He finished the flavour with 66 combined tackles (55 solo), five pass deflections, two sacks, and an interception in 11 games and 11 starts.[17]

2011 [edit]

Head coach John Play a joke on named Dawkins the starting strong safety to begin the regular season, alongside gratis safety Rahim Moore.[72] He started in the Denver Broncos' season-opener confronting the Oakland Raiders and collected a flavor-loftier 9 combined tackles in their 23–20 loss. On October 23, 2011, Dawkins fabricated five combined tackles and two sacks during an 18–15 win at the Miami Dolphins in Week seven. He was sidelined for a game in Week 15 and Calendar week 17 due to a reoccurring cervix injury.[73] He finished the season with 51 combined tackles (38 solo), six pass deflections, three sacks, and a forced fumble in xiv games and 12 starts.[17] On January 19, 2012, information technology was announced that Dawkins would play in the 2012 Pro Bowl as a late injury replacement for Pittsburgh Steelers' rubber Troy Polamalu.[74]

Retirement [edit]

Subsequently calling Double-decker John Fox on Apr 23, 2012, Dawkins announced via Twitter that he was retiring from the NFL. His reasoning was he wanted to retire while he was even so healthy. He planned to stay in Colorado, and wanted to begin coaching high schoolhouse football that autumn.[75] [76]

On April 28, 2012, Dawkins alongside Jeffrey Lurie appear that he would sign a one-day contract, and retire as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles.[77] The Eagles retired Dawkins' number 20 in a ceremony at half-fourth dimension of their September 30 game against the New York Giants. The Eagles accept retired only nine players' jerseys in franchise history, which goes back more than 80 years.[78]

Hall of Fame [edit]

On Feb iv, 2018, it was announced that Dawkins was voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and was one of five players selected. Dawkins joined Randy Moss, Brian Urlacher, Ray Lewis, and former Eagles teammate Terrell Owens.[79]

External video
video icon Brian Dawkins' Hall of Fame speech
video icon Brian Dawkins' Hall of Fame celebration

On August 4, 2018, Dawkins was officially inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and attended the ceremony at the Pro Football game Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.

Legacy [edit]

Over the span of his career, Dawkins adult a reputation equally a ball-hawking rubber and became the unquestioned leader of the Philadelphia Eagles' defence force.[fourscore] He earned the nickname "Weapon X," a codename of Marvel graphic symbol Wolverine,[75] the comic book superhero known for relentless aggression. He emerged as one of the summit safeties in the league and was a defensive helm for the majority for both the Philadelphia Eagles and Denver Broncos.[81] Dawkins is considered to be one of the top safeties in NFL history and was ranked as the fifth best safety in NFL history past NFL analyst Gil Brandt.[82]

External video
video icon NFL Legends: Dawkins' career highlights

As a captain and unquestioned leader, Dawkins has acted every bit a mentor to multiple players early in their career, including Al Harris, Chris Harris Jr., Jason Avant, and Quintin Mikell.[83] [84] Chris Harris Jr. credits Dawkins and Gnaw Bailey for urging the Denver Broncos' coaching staff to play him every bit an undrafted rookie later he showed hope and performed well in practice squad.[85]

Mail service-playing career [edit]

On September v, 2012, it was announced that Dawkins was hired as an NFL studio analyst by ESPN.[86]

On July 30, 2016, Dawkins returned to the Eagles to accept a part on the squad's scouting staff. On August 17, 2016, Dawkins was given the new role of Football Operations Executive to assist with role player evolution.[87]

On May 22, 2018, Dawkins resigned as Football Operations Executive to seek other opportunities.[88]

NFL career statistics [edit]

Year Squad Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck Int Yds Avg Lng TD PD FF FR
1996 PHI 14 13 74 53 21 1.0 3 41 thirteen.7 30 0 0 0 2
1997 PHI 15 xv 74 61 thirteen 0.0 3 76 25.3 64 i 0 0 0
1998 PHI 14 14 56 45 eleven 1.0 2 39 19.5 30 0 0 one 0
1999 PHI 16 16 78 58 xx 1.5 4 127 31.8 67 ane 0 6 2
2000 PHI 13 13 71 54 17 ii.0 4 62 fifteen.5 32 0 0 1 2
2001 PHI 15 15 68 56 12 1.v two 15 seven.5 15 0 xiv 2 2
2002 PHI 16 16 95 62 29 iii.0 2 27 13.5 27 0 9 5 4
2003 PHI vii seven 35 28 7 0.5 1 0 0.0 0 0 5 0 0
2004 PHI xv 15 69 61 8 3.0 4 40 10.0 32 0 8 2 1
2005 PHI 16 16 77 66 11 iii.v 3 24 8.0 24 0 19 four 1
2006 PHI sixteen 16 93 71 22 1.0 iv 38 9.five 38 0 9 5 0
2007 PHI 10 10 37 28 9 0.0 1 i i.0 1 0 half-dozen 0 0
2008 PHI 16 16 75 64 xi iii.0 1 25 25.0 25 0 6 6 one
2009 DEN 16 sixteen 116 95 21 0.0 2 0 0.0 0 0 eleven one 3
2010 DEN eleven 11 66 55 11 two.0 1 -ii -ii.0 -2 0 5 2 0
2011 DEN 14 12 51 38 13 3.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 half dozen 1 0
Career[89] 224 221 1,131 895 236 26.0 37 513 thirteen.9 67 2 98 36 19

Personal life [edit]

Dawkins was built-in and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. In an interview, Dawkins talked about getting married: "I went to college at Clemson, and she (Connie) transferred there my second year, after one year at Jacksonville University. The night before going back to schoolhouse our inferior twelvemonth, I asked her to ally me. Her granddad gave us $100. Fifty-nine dollars for my ring and $41 for hers—and nosotros eloped. We went to the Justice of the Peace."[xc] He first saw his future wife, Connie Kerrin, in junior high school and began dating her while attending William Chiliad. Raines High School; she was a majorette while he played football game and basketball. They graduated in 1992.[75] [90] In early 2007, Dawkins and his wife had twin daughters, Chonni and Cionni.[91] Both daughters were built-in 2 months premature but are at present both perfectly healthy. Dawkins, with his married woman, Connie, too have 2 other children, Brian Jr. and Brionni.[92] Brian Jr. is currently playing for the Clemson Tigers as a cornerback. After eloping in 1994, the couple had a wedding anniversary with family and friends at the Palm Embankment Breakers Hotel in July 2009.[xc]

Dawkins is a Christian. Dawkins has said that his Christian faith has helped against low and suicidal thoughts.[93] During his NFL Hall of Fame spoken communication, Dawkins said, "Thanks, Heavenly Father. Give thanks y'all, Heavenly Father, for blessing me with the sense to empathise that I did not do everything by myself … You lot accept guided me the whole way, orchestrated my life … Yous stayed faithful to me, and I cannot wait to encounter what You're going to do with me next."[94]

While with the Eagles, Dawkins had been a resident of Voorhees Township, New Bailiwick of jersey, merely put his house at that place upward for sale after joining the Broncos.[95]

After Dawkins signed with the Broncos in 2009, Dan Leone, an Eagles employee who was a gate chief at Lincoln Financial Field was fired by the Eagles after Leone posted messages on his Facebook page expressing his disappointment in the team. Dawkins announced that he would give his 2 allotted game tickets for the 2009 Eagles-Broncos game to Leone, proverb, "I felt it would be a good thing, to attain out to that private and just permit him know how much I capeesh it."[96]

Dawkins' nephew, Dalyn Dawkins played for Colorado Country and was signed every bit an undrafted free agent past the Tennessee Titans.[97] [98]

In April 2019, information technology was announced that Wawa and Dawkins teamed up to create a hoagie chosen "The Dawk". It has grilled chicken, Parmesan cheese, spinach, tomato, pickles, sweet peppers, and yellowish mustard. Information technology was bachelor for a limited time and only at the Wawa in Dawkins's hometown of Jacksonville, Florida.[99]

Achievements [edit]

  • 9× Pro Bowl (1999, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2011)
  • 5× Get-go-team All-Pro (2001, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2009)[100]
  • Second-squad All-Pro (1999)
  • 20/twenty Guild
  • The first thespian in NFL history to record a sack, an interception, forced bollix, and touchdown reception in a single game
  • The start player in NFL history to tape at to the lowest degree 30 interceptions and 30 forced fumbles in a career.
  • "Whizzer" White NFL Human of the Yr (2008)
  • Philadelphia Eagles 75th Ceremony Team
  • NFL 2000s All-Decade Team
  • Philadelphia Eagles No. 20 retired
  • Has forced 36 fumbles, the most ever by a prophylactic in NFL history[101]
  • Only player in NFL history with 25+ interceptions (37), forced fumbles (36), and sacks (26)
  • Pro Football Hall of Fame 2018 inductee
  • Super Bowl LII Champion (as an executive)

References [edit]

  1. ^ ""Pick Saturday" Results In, Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2018 | Pro Football Hall of Fame Official Site". www.profootballhof.com . Retrieved August 7, 2018.
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  • Brian Dawkins on Twitter

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