Brian Dawkins: Career retrospective
What is there to say about Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins that hasn’t already been said? One of the hardest hitters in NFL history, Dawkins was feared by offenses across the league. His intimidating nature and unshakeable habit of making a big play at the right time made him a beloved athlete with the Philadelphia Eagles and the Denver Broncos.
Let’s take a look at the career of a beloved Philly athlete.
Brian Dawkins is from Jacksonville, Florida. He played football at William M. Raines High School and dominated. Dawkins committed to Clemson University.
a force to be reckoned with as a three-year starter for the Clemson Tigers. He was an All-American his junior year and had three interceptions in one quarter against Duke University. The campus legend finished his college career with 251 tackles and 15 takeaways, 11 of which were interceptions. Dawkins made himself eligible for the draft after his junior year.
The Clemson Tigers established the Brian Dawkins Lifetime Achievement Award in his honor.
tight end Alge Crumpler down the middle. The brutal blow was a statement that the Eagles wanted it more and were willing to fight for the win.
David J. Hunt is a freelance writer based out of Philadelphia. He ran cross country at Penn State, became a volunteer firefighter during COVID-19, and is a self taught journalist. He’s a diehard Philly sports fan. When he isn’t watching sports, he enjoys working out, fishing, and traveling. You can find more of his writing at The Chestnut Hill Local and The Temple News. You can follow him on Twitter at @dave_hunt44.
