Brian Patrick Dawkins Sr. (born October 13, 1973), nicknamed "Weapon X", is an American former professional football player who was a safety for 16 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Brian Patrick Dawkins (B-Dawk, Wolverine or Weapon X) Position: DB. 6-0, 210lb (183cm, 95kg) Born: October 13, 1973 in Jacksonville, FL. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. Bold season totals indicate player led league. Black Ink appears for stats with a leaderboard.

The Philadelphia Eagles selected Brian Dawkins out of Clemson in the second round, 61st overall, of the 1996 NFL Draft. Over the next 16 seasons, Dawkins exuded excellence on the field as he quickly became one of the most accomplished safeties in the league.

Apr 6, 2024 · In later years, Dawkins was selected as a member of the NFL’s 2000s All-Decade Team and the Eagles 75th Anniversary Team and placed in the Eagles Hall of Fame. His number 20 was retired by the organization.

Mar 29, 2020 · Brian Dawkins is one of the greatest Philadelphia Eagles of all time. He played 13 years with the franchise and was named a first-team All-Pro four times in that span. Dawkins is tied with two other players for the most interceptions (34) in Philadelphia history.

Jun 18, 2015 · After opening the 1996 season with a win over division-rival Washington, the Eagles fell short the following week in Green Bay. However, in a sense, the loss to the Packers was the beginning of a long-running victory for the Eagles. Why? It was the first-career start by rookie free safety Brian Dawkins.

Oct 18, 2018 · In my 15 seasons of covering the Philadelphia Eagles, I've been able to witness some of the greatest players ever to wear the uniform. Some of them are in the Eagles Hall of Fame, but only one is enshrined in Canton, Ohio – Brian Dawkins. Dawkins is my all-time favorite Eagle. And it's not even close.

Dec 22, 2021 · Meet Brian Dawkins, the Philadelphia Eagles’ Iconic Former Safety December 22, 2021 | By Michael Bradley We catch up with Brian Dawkins about his new book, his career in the NFL, and his reputation as one of the greatest safeties of all time.

Jul 31, 2018 · Brian Dawkins was drafted by the Eagles in the second round in 1996 with the 61 st pick overall. That draft produced five Hall of Famers. Ray Lewis and Terrell Owens are joining with Dawkins this year. Marvin Harrison was inducted in …

Apr 13, 2020 · Brian Dawkins became the first player in NFL history to record a sack, interception, recover a fumble, and have a touchdown reception in the same game. That 57-yard touchdown was the only catch Dawkins ever had in 16 NFL seasons.