Brian Patrick Dawkins Sr., nicknamed "Weapon X", is an American former professional football safety who played in the National Football League for 16 seasons, primarily with the Philadelphia Eagles. H
Dawkins in 2018
Dawkins before a 2007 Eagles game
Dawkins in 2009 with the Broncos
The 1996 NFL draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. It is officially known as the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting. The draft was
Brian Dawkins
…primarily with the Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football for the Clemson Tigers and was selected by the Eagles in the second round of the 1996 NFL draft. In his last three seasons, he played for the Denver Broncos. Regarded as one of the greatest safeties of all time, Dawkins was viewed as the leader…
Keyshawn Johnson, selected first overall by the Jets, was a three-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion.
Regarded as one of the greatest linebackers of all time. Ray Lewis, selected 26th overall by the Ravens, was a 2-time Super Bowl champion, 2-time Defensive Player of the Year Award.
Jonathan Ogden, selected fourth overall by the Ravens, and the first draft selection ever for the Ravens, was a 11-time Pro Bowler, 9-time All-Pro and Super Bowl champion.
Marvin Harrison, selected 19th overall by Indianapolis Colts, led the league in receiving yards and receptions twice, was named to 8 Pro Bowls, and is considered one of the best wide receivers of his generation.