Brian Dawkins

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Biography

Professional football player, safety

  • Primary profession
  • Actor
  • Country
  • United States
  • Nationality
  • American
  • Gender
  • Male
  • Birth date
  • 13 October 1973
  • Place of birth
  • Jacksonville· Florida
  • Education
  • William M. Raines High School
  • Member of
  • Denver Broncos·Philadelphia Eagles

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Professional football player with the Philadelphia Eagles (1996-2008) and Denver Broncos.

Named to Pro Bowl following the 1999, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, and 2006 seasons.

On September 29, 2002, he became the first NFL player to record a sack, interception, fumble recovery, and catch a touchdown pass in the same game as the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Houston Texans, 35-17. The touchdown reception came on a fake punt and was thrown by up-back Brian Mitchell.

On January 11, 2004, he intercepted a Brett Favre pass in overtime to set up David Akers game-winning field goal as the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Green Bay Packers, 20-17 in an NFC divisional playoff game. He also had an interception in Philadelphias 27-10 NFC Championship game win over the Atlanta Falcons on January 23, 2005.

Attended Clemson University.

Attended Raines High School in Jacksonville, Florida.

Retired after the 2011 NFL season and became an NFL analyst for ESPN [September 2012].

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