Dawkins made his first career interception off a pass by Falcons' backup quarterback Bobby Hebert, that was originally intended for wide receiver Bert Emanuel, and returned it for a 30-yard gain to seal the Eagles' victory in the fourth quarter. [80], As a captain and unquestioned leader, Dawkins has acted as a mentor to multiple players early in their career, including Al Harris, Chris Harris Jr., Jason Avant, and Quintin Mikell. Dawkins started at free safety. You would've thought he was the captain of the DBs at the workout. [90] Brian Jr. is currently playing for the Clemson Tigers as a cornerback. He is also a member of the 30/30 club of players who have at least 30 interceptions and 30 forced fumbles. We went to the Justice of the Peace. Since 2013, Head Coach Dabo Swinney has presented the honor to a former Clemson player who exemplifies excellence in the areas of integrity, scholarship, athletics, service, leadership, commitment, dedication, courage, resilience and spirit. On January 14, 2003, it was announced that Dawkins was selected to play in the 2003 Pro Bowl. [15], Dawkins returned as the starting free safety in 2007, alongside strong safety Sean Considine. He played college football at Clemson and was drafted by the Eagles in the second round of the 1996 NFL Draft, whom he was a member of for 13 seasons. [86], Dawkins was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. In his last three seasons, he played for the Denver Broncos. On January 23, 2005, Dawkins made a tackle, two pass deflections, and intercepted a pass by Falcons' quarterback Michael Vick during a 27–10 win against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship Game. Brian Patrick Dawkins Sr. (born October 13, 1973) is a former American football safety who played 16 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Philadelphia Eagles. He joined another teammate, Correll Buckhalter, who also signed with the Broncos. [15], Head coach John Fox named Dawkins the starting strong safety to begin the regular season, alongside free safety Rahim Moore. It was available for a limited time and only at the Wawa in Dawkins's hometown of Jacksonville, Florida. He emerged as one of the top safeties in the league and was a defensive captain for the majority for both the Philadelphia Eagles and Denver Broncos. Dawkins joined Randy Moss, Brian Urlacher, Ray Lewis, and former Eagles teammate Terrell Owens. Brian Patrick Dawkins Sr. (born October 13, 1973) is a former American football safety who played 16 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Philadelphia Eagles. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [88], Dawkins is a Christian. Clemson [91] During his NFL Hall of Fame speech, Dawkins said, “Thank you, Heavenly Father. Brian Dawkins: 25 2. On September 2, we held the first ever Brian Dawkins Impact Chat. 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[34] Dawkins finished the 2000 season with a total of 75 combined tackles, four interceptions, two sacks, and a forced fumble in 13 games and 13 starts. [24] Dawkins was sidelined for two games (Weeks 7–9) due to an injury. [38] He finished the season with 68 combined tackles (56 solo), 14 passes defensed, two interceptions, two forced fumbles, 1.5 sacks, and a touchdown in 15 games and 15 starts. He had six tackles and one pass defensed. His sack on Redskins' quarterback Jason Campbell was the 20th sack of his career. Dawkins became the first player in NFL history to make a sack, an interception, recover a fumble, and have a touchdown reception in a single game. Subscribe to our Free Newsletter, This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Dawkins forced a fumble by Chargers' running back LaDainian Tomlinson in the first quarter and recovered the ball before returning it for a 49-yard touchdown. Brian Dawkins's Championship Games. [20] He finished the 1997 season with 75 combined tackles, three interceptions, and a touchdown in 15 games and 15 starts. [83], On September 5, 2012, it was announced that Dawkins was hired as an NFL studio analyst by ESPN. [15], On January 18, 2010, the Denver Broncos mutually parted ways with defensive coordinator Mike Nolan. On February 6, 2005, Dawkins recorded five combined tackles as the Eagles lost 24–21 to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl. [15] On January 19, 2012, it was announced that Dawkins would play in the 2012 Pro Bowl as a late injury replacement for Pittsburgh Steelers' safety Troy Polamalu. The following week, they defeated the Chicago Bears 33–19 in the NFC Divisional Round. He was ahead of everybody. [21] The Eagles' defense finished ranked 24th overall, but allowed the seventh-fewest passing yards (2,923 yards) in 1997. The following week, Dawkins earned his first career start and collected a season-high 11 combined tackles during a 39–13 loss at the Green Bay Packers in Week 2. Randy Logan: 3 5. The Eagles reached the NFC Championship Game after losing and being eliminated from the playoffs in three consecutive seasons. In Week 6, Dawkins began playing alongside Sean Considine after he surpassed Michael Lewis on the depth chart and remained the starter for the rest of the season. Brian can play free safety, strong safety and not miss a beat. The latest stats, facts, news and notes on Brian Dawkins of the Elon Phoenix. [42] The secondary also included returning cornerbacks Troy Vincent, Bobby Taylor, and Al Harris. Join our linker program. He was doing everything. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. He hits like a linebacker. [11] On September 18, 1996, head coach Ray Rhodes officially named Dawkins the starting free safety, alongside strong safety Mike Zordich, after he surpassed Eric Zomalt on the depth chart. Bill Bradley: 18 3. Brian Dawkins: A Football Life Watch the full episode of "A Football Life" featuring former Pro Football Hall of Fame safety Brian Dawkins. "Whizzer" White NFL Man of the Year (2008), Philadelphia Eagles 75th Anniversary Team, Has forced 36 fumbles, the most ever by a safety in NFL history, Only player in NFL history with 25+ interceptions (37), forced fumbles (36) and sacks (26), This page was last edited on 5 March 2021, at 01:15. On January 27, 2002, Dawkins recorded six solo tackles and deflected a pass as the Eagles lost 29–24 at the St. Louis Rams in the NFC Championship Game.[41]. [4][5], –John Wooten Philadelphia Eagles' Director of Scouting (1996), The Philadelphia Eagles selected Dawkins in the second round (61st overall) of the 1996 NFL Draft. Brian Patrick Dawkins Sr. (born October 13, 1973) is a former American football safety who played 16 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Philadelphia Eagles. On January 11, 2003, Dawkins made four combined tackles, a pass deflection, and an interception during a 20–6 victory against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Divisional Round. Dawkins was the fifth safety drafted in 1996. [79] Dawkins is considered to be one of the top safeties in NFL history and was ranked as the fifth best safety in NFL history by NFL analyst Gil Brandt. He's knocked them out. Washington Football Team; NFL Shield Merchandise; Shop All Teams; HOF Exclusives; Men's. WEAPON X. Comics and sports have a long history of interaction.  (College Stats), Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 107 (104th overall since 1960), High School: $49.99. Dawkins, with his wife, Connie, also have two other children, Brian Jr. and Brionni. It has grilled chicken, Parmesan cheese, spinach, tomato, pickles, sweet peppers and yellow mustard. [71] He finished the season with 51 combined tackles (38 solo), six pass deflections, three sacks, and a forced fumble in 14 games and 12 starts. His reasoning was he wanted to retire while he was still healthy. [23] On December 7, 1998, Dawkins collected a season-high eight combined tackles and forced a fumble during a 31–21 loss to the New York Giants in Week 15. [28], –Jeremiah Trotter former Philadelphia Eagles' linebacker, Head coach Andy Reid named Dawkins the starting free safety to begin the regular season, alongside strong safety Tim Hauck. [25] Dawkins finished the 1998 season with 55 combined tackles, two interceptions, a sack, and a forced fumble in 14 games and 14 starts. [57] On December 17, 2006, Dawkins collected a season-high 12 combined tackles (11 solo), two pass deflections, and an interception during a 36–22 win at the New York Giants in Week 15. Which is the same thing I saw at Clemson. [73][88] In early 2007, Dawkins and his wife had twin daughters, Chonni and Cionni. [43] In Week 17, he collected a season-high ten combined tackles (seven solo) during a 10–7 loss at the New York Giants. Andre Waters: 3. [45], On April 28, 2003, the Philadelphia Eagles signed Dawkins to a six-year, $43 million contract extension that includes a signing bonus of $8 million. In addition to his playing career, Dawkins served the Eagles as an executive of football operations for player development from 2016 to 2018 and was with the organization when they won Super Bowl LII. NFL record most career forced fumbles with 36. [58] On December 20, 2006, Dawkins was named to the 2007 Pro Bowl. The Philadelphia Eagles finished first in the NFC East with a 13–3 record and earned a first round bye. Dawkins started in all 16 games in 2006 and recorded 93 combined tackles (71 solo), nine pass deflections, five forced fumbles, four pass interceptions, and a sack. Brian Patrick Dawkins The contract extension was added to the one year Dawkins had remaining on his pre-existing contract. Copyright © 2000-2021 Sports Reference LLC. On January 11, 2004, Dawkins recorded eight solo tackles, deflected a pass, and returned an interception by Brett Favre for a 35-yard gain to set up a 31-yard field goal to help the Eagles win the NFC Divisional Round against the Green Bay Packers 20–17. 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[15] The Philadelphia Eagles' defense allowed ranked 21st in the league overall, but allowed the sixth-fewest passing yards (2,979 yards) in 1996. [50] The following week, they lost to the Carolina Panthers 14–3 in the NFC Championship Game after Eagles' quarterback Donovan McNabb was intercepted three times by Panthers' safety Ricky Manning.[51]. [16], The Philadelphia Eagles finished second in the NFC East with a 10–6 record and earned a wildcard berth. The Horsemen ride on. Do you have a sports website? All rights reserved. He played college football at Clemson and was drafted by the Eagles in the second round of the 1996 NFL Draft, whom he was a member of for 13 seasons. [2][3] On January 11, 2013, Clemson University established the Brian Dawkins Lifetime Achievement Award to annually honor a former Clemson player for their performance on the field, contributions in leadership and community service. [15] 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. Dawkins was nicknamed "Weapon X" after the codename of the Marvel Comics character Wolverinefor his reputati… [73][74], On April 28, 2012, Dawkins alongside Jeffrey Lurie announced that he would sign a one-day contract, and retire as a Philadelphia Eagle. Brian Dawkins Class of 2018 Bronze Coin Card. (Forced fumbles have only been a recorded stat since 1991.) On December 29, 1996, Dawkins started in his first career playoff game and recorded six combined tackles as they lost 14–0 to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Wild Card Game. (Photo: NFL) Brian Dawkins had a 22 minute and 36 second speech for his Pro Football hall of Fame enshrinement and it was glorious. He also made one Super Bowl appearance with the Eagles in XXXIX, which was played in his home city of Jacksonville, Florida. The Eagles have retired only nine players' jerseys in franchise history, which goes back more than 80 years. [62][63][64] The Philadelphia Eagles and Dawkins were discussing a possible two-year contract before Dawkins received interest from the Denver Broncos. Appeared in 10 games in his Clemson career. More Info. In Week 14, he made six combined tackles, a pass deflection, and an interception in the Eagles' 17–14 win at the Washington Redskins. The following week, he recorded seven combined tackles and made a season-high two sacks on Cardinals' quarterback Jake Plummer during the Eagles' 34–9 win at the Arizona Cardinals in Week 12. "[94], Dawkins' nephew, Dalyn Dawkins played for Colorado State and is currently a member of the Detroit Lions. the official stats partner of the NFL. 1,011 talking about this. His total at the time stood at 20 career sacks and 33 interceptions. Brian Dawkins Philadelphia Eagles Unsigned Interception in the End Zone Photograph. [8] The Philadelphia Eagles drafted Dawkins using a compensatory pick they received from the departure of Seth Joyner in free agency in 1994. After eloping in 1994, the couple had a wedding ceremony with family and friends at the Palm Beach Breakers Hotel in July 2009. [15], The Philadelphia Eagles finished atop their division with a 12–4 record. Shoot, he's knocked us out.”, “If I am going to build a football team (from scratch), Dawkins is my free safety. Buy Philadelphia Eagles Brian Dawkins, Jerseys, Shirts, Gear at the Official Online Store of the Eagles. [69] In Week 16, he collected a season-high nine combined tackles and deflected a pass during a 24–23 win against the Houston Texans. [36], He started in the Philadelphia Eagles' season-opener against the St. Louis Rams and collected a season-high eight combined tackles and deflected three passes in their 20–17 loss. 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Hall of Fame: Inducted as Head coach Andy Reid named Dawkins the starter to begin the regular season, along with starting strong safety Michael Lewis and cornerbacks Troy Vincent, Bobby Taylor, and Lito Sheppard. Thank you, Heavenly Father, for blessing me with the sense to understand that I did not do everything by myself … You have guided me the whole way, orchestrated my life … You stayed faithful to me, and I cannot wait to see what You’re going to do with me next.”[92], While with the Eagles, Dawkins had been a resident of Voorhees Township, New Jersey, but put his house there up for sale after joining the Broncos. 2003 NFC – Carolina Panthers 14, Philadelphia Eagles 3 Draft: Philadelphia Eagles in the 2nd round (61st overall) of the 1996 NFL Draft. Enjoy Fast Flat-Rate Shipping On Any Size Order. [85], On May 22, 2018, Dawkins resigned as Football Operations Executive to seek other opportunities. He and Charles Tillman are the only players to record at least 35 of each. On August 4, 2018, Dawkins was officially inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and attended the ceremony at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. "[88] He first saw his future wife, Connie Kerrin, in junior high school and began dating her while attending William M. Raines High School; she was a majorette while he played football and basketball. On December 23, 2004, it was announced that Dawkins was selected to play in the 2005 Pro Bowl, along with Michael Lewis and Lito Sheppard. The secondary allowed the second-fewest yards in the league (2,928 yards) and allowed the second-fewest touchdown passes (13). The Eagles' secondary had three players selected in 2003, including Troy Vincent and Bobby Taylor. He started in all 16 games in 2008 and recorded 75 combined tackles (64 solo), six pass deflections, three sacks, and an interception.[15]. [53] This became Dawkins' first and only Super Bowl appearance. Dawkins has said that his Christian faith has helped against depression and suicidal thoughts. Dawkins could have also earned an additional $10 million in performance incentives. On December 9, 2001, Dawkins tied his season-high of eight combined tackles, broke up two passes, forced a fumble, and returned a fumble recovery for a touchdown during the Eagles' 24–14 win against the San Diego Chargers in Week 13. [10], He made his professional regular season debut in the Philadelphia Eagles' season-opener at the Washington Redskins and made one tackle in their 17–14 victory. On October 23, 2011, Dawkins made five combined tackles and two sacks during an 18–15 win at the Miami Dolphins in Week 7. [56], Head coach Andy Reid elected to retain the Dawkins and Michael Lewis as the starting safety duo, along with cornerbacks Sheldon Brown and Lito Sheppard in 2006. [59] In Week 10, he collected a season-high eight combined tackles and deflected a pass during a 33–25 victory at the Washington Redskins. Find the Latest in Brian Dawkins … Player in 2018 (Full List). The latest stats, facts, news and notes on Brian Dawkins of the Philadelphia Eagles He finished his career with the Eagles starting 182 of 183 games, recording 898 tackles, 34 interceptions, 32 forced fumbles, and 26 sacks. [89] Both daughters were born two months premature but are now both perfectly healthy. [26] On December 28, 1998, the Philadelphia Eagles fired head coach Ray Rhodes after they finished with a 3–13 record in 1998. [75] The Eagles retired Dawkins' number 20 in a ceremony at half-time of their September 30 game against the New York Giants. [66] On December 29, 2009, it was announced that Dawkins was selected to the 2008 Pro Bowl. Team owners have gone from voicing optimism to basically clamming up about reaching a contract with the players union any time soon. Dawkins covered … The first player in NFL history to record at least 30 interceptions and 30 forced fumbles in a career. Regarded as one of the greatest safeties of all time, Dawkins was viewed as the leader of the Eagles' defense, named to nine Pro Bowls, and a five-time first-team All-Pro during his career. Dawkins' 57-yard touchdown reception came on a shuffle pass by running back Brian Mitchell during a fake punt in the third quarter. 1. [44], The Philadelphia Eagles finished first in the NFC East with a 12–4 record and earned a first round bye. Head coach Andy Reid opted to rest Dawkins for the Eagles' Week 17 victory at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as they had already clinched a playoff berth. Dawkins was nicknamed "Weapon X" after the codename of the Marvel Comics character Wolverine for his reputation of relentless aggression on the field. A three-year starter at free safety for the Clemson Tigers football team, he finished his career with 247 tackles and 11 interceptions. The contract also included a termination clause that permitted Dawkins to opt out of the contract after two years and receive an extra $1.8 million, virtually making the contract for two years and $9 million. The night before going back to school our junior year, I asked her to marry me. He received first-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-high six interceptions tied him for the conference lead. The ball was recovered by Dawkins' teammate Rhett Hall and returned for a 32-yard touchdown. [61] In Week 5, he collected a season-high eight solo tackles and a sack during a 23–17 loss to the Washington Redskins. [60] Dawkins finished the season with 37 combined tackles (28 solo), six pass deflections, and an interception in ten games and ten starts. [14] He finished his rookie season in 1996 with 75 combined tackles, three interceptions, a sack, and a forced fumble in 14 games and 13 starts. [84], On July 30, 2016, Dawkins returned to the Eagles to take a role on the team's scouting staff. On February 28, 2009, the Denver Broncos signed Dawkins to a five-year, $17 million contract that included $7.2 million guaranteed. [31] He finished the 1999 season with 73 combined tackles, six forced fumbles, four interceptions, 1.5 sacks, and a touchdown in 14 games and 14 starts. His injury sidelined him for the next eight games (Weeks 2–10). [22], Head coach Ray Rhodes elected to retain the starting secondary for the second consecutive season. Are you a Stathead, too? [81][82] Chris Harris Jr. credits Dawkins and Champ Bailey for urging the Denver Broncos' coaching staff to play him as an undrafted rookie after he showed promise and performed well in practice squad. [53] His interception continued his streak of three consecutive games with an interception. [35], Head coach Andy Reid retained the core of the starting secondary as the starters, including Dawkins, Troy Vincent, and Bobby Taylor. [95][96], In April 2019, it was announced that Wawa and Dawkins teamed up to create a hoagie called "The Dawk". [39] On January 3, 2002, Dawkins was one of five Philadelphia Eagles' players named to the 2002 Pro Bowl. Whether it’s Stan Lee’s “Guardian Project” for the NHL or Indiana Pacers small forward Danny Granger building his own Batcave, the crossover between sports and comics is more present than meets the eye – a fact especially true for Philadelphia Eagles player Brian Dawkins, who hung up his number 20 jersey after 16 seasons of NFL …

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