A four-time Pro Bowler and arguably the best safety in the game today, the passionate Dawkins is the unquestioned leader of the defense. Bringing his tenacious and emotional play week in and week out, Dawkins had one of his finest seasons in 2004, finishing 2nd on the team in INTs (4) and tackles (95). One of the elite safeties in the NFL, many say Dawkins has come into this season in the best shape of his career
In this season's training camp, Dr. Z of Sports Illustrated, named Dawkins as one of 17 active players who are sure to be headed to the Hall of Fame after retirement.
Was named to The Sporting News' "Top 100 NFL Players."
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
A four-time Pro Bowl selection in 1999, 2001, 2002 and 2004, was also named first alternate in 2000, despite missing three games due to an emergency appendectomy.
Enters 2005 ranked seventh in INTs (25) and third in INT return yds. (427) on the Eagles' all-time lists.
A starter on the NFC's Pro Bowl squad in 2004, was also selected by his teammates as the Eagles' Defensive MVP. Named first team All-Pro by The Associated Press, College and Pro Football Newsweekly, The Sporting News, Pro Football Weekly, and Football Digest. Was selected All-NFL & All-NFC by Pro Football Weekly.
Finished t-fifth in the league among defensive backs in sacks (three), along with Sheldon Brown, and was one of four NFL players to post at least three sacks and four INTs in 2004. His INT total tied a career high and ranked t-9th in the NFC.
Recorded his fourth career playoff INT as he snagged a Michael Vick pass in the NFC Championship Game vs. Atl. (1/23/05). The INT moved Dawkins into second place on the Eagles' postseason INT list behind Herman Edwards (5).
Notched six tackles including his first career playoff sack (QB Daunte Culpepper) in the NFC Divisional Playoff game vs. Min (1/16/05).
Sealed a victory at Was. (12/12/04) with an INT in the end zone (QB Patrick Ramsey) with 1:54 remaining in the game. It was the third straight game in which he recorded an INT.
Totaled 11 tackles and caused a critical fumble on Ravens RB Chester Taylor vs. Bal. (10/31/04). The play led to a go-ahead TD for the Eagles.
Intercepted Brett Favre in OT of the NFC Divisional playoff game vs. GB (1/11/04), which led to the game-winning 31-yd. FG by David Akers.
Recorded eight tackles, a half sack and an INT at Mia. (QB Jay Fiedler - 12/15/03) on Monday Night Football. Was named "Co-Horse Trailer Player of the Game" along with Donovan McNabb.
In this season's training camp, Dr. Z of Sports Illustrated, named Dawkins as one of 17 active players who are sure to be headed to the Hall of Fame after retirement.
Was named to The Sporting News' "Top 100 NFL Players."
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
A four-time Pro Bowl selection in 1999, 2001, 2002 and 2004, was also named first alternate in 2000, despite missing three games due to an emergency appendectomy.
Enters 2005 ranked seventh in INTs (25) and third in INT return yds. (427) on the Eagles' all-time lists.
A starter on the NFC's Pro Bowl squad in 2004, was also selected by his teammates as the Eagles' Defensive MVP. Named first team All-Pro by The Associated Press, College and Pro Football Newsweekly, The Sporting News, Pro Football Weekly, and Football Digest. Was selected All-NFL & All-NFC by Pro Football Weekly.
Finished t-fifth in the league among defensive backs in sacks (three), along with Sheldon Brown, and was one of four NFL players to post at least three sacks and four INTs in 2004. His INT total tied a career high and ranked t-9th in the NFC.
Recorded his fourth career playoff INT as he snagged a Michael Vick pass in the NFC Championship Game vs. Atl. (1/23/05). The INT moved Dawkins into second place on the Eagles' postseason INT list behind Herman Edwards (5).
Notched six tackles including his first career playoff sack (QB Daunte Culpepper) in the NFC Divisional Playoff game vs. Min (1/16/05).
Sealed a victory at Was. (12/12/04) with an INT in the end zone (QB Patrick Ramsey) with 1:54 remaining in the game. It was the third straight game in which he recorded an INT.
Totaled 11 tackles and caused a critical fumble on Ravens RB Chester Taylor vs. Bal. (10/31/04). The play led to a go-ahead TD for the Eagles.
Intercepted Brett Favre in OT of the NFC Divisional playoff game vs. GB (1/11/04), which led to the game-winning 31-yd. FG by David Akers.
Recorded eight tackles, a half sack and an INT at Mia. (QB Jay Fiedler - 12/15/03) on Monday Night Football. Was named "Co-Horse Trailer Player of the Game" along with Donovan McNabb.



