Phil Perry explains what Nakobe Dean would bring to the Patriots defense and why he may be perfect for New England’s system. Then, the Georgia linebacker joins Phil to discuss the experience of going through pre-draft interviews, his development as a leader in college and how he expects his game will adapt to the NFL.

1:00- Phil breaks down what makes Nakobe Dean so special and what he’d bring to the Patriots defense, specifically

20:45- Nakobe Dean shares how the experience of interviewing with teams has gone ahead of the NFL Draft and what those teams are saying to him about what they envision his role will be in the league

22:25- Dean explains how he developed as a leader while at Georgia

25:21- How will he adapt to the NFL with his smaller size for a linebacker, have teams mentioned it as a mark against him?

30:55- Dean shares what contact he’s had with the Patriots ahead of the draft and why he thinks he’d fit into the New England system

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