Landon Dickerson Explained

Landon Dickerson
Number:69
Current Team:Philadelphia Eagles
Position:Guard
Birth Date:30 September 1998
Birth Place:Hickory, North Carolina, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:6
Weight Lb:333
High School:South Caldwell
(Hudson, North Carolina)
College:Florida State (2016–2018)
Alabama (2019–2020)
Draftyear:2021
Draftround:2
Draftpick:37
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:47
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:46
Statlabel3:Fumble recoveries
Pfr:D/DickLa00

Landon Dickerson (born September 30, 1998) is an American professional football guard for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football as a center for the Florida State Seminoles and the Alabama Crimson Tide, and was selected by the Eagles in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft.

Early years

Dickerson grew up in Hickory, North Carolina, attending Hickory High School and then South Caldwell High School.[1] He was named first-team All-State and played in the Under Armour All-America Game as a high school senior.[2] Dickerson was rated a four-star recruit entering college and committed to Florida State over offers from Virginia Tech, Tennessee, Georgia, and Auburn.[3] [4] He is also an Eagle Scout, earning the rank in 2016 in the Piedmont Council.[5]

College career

Florida State

Dickerson began his collegiate career at Florida State. He was named the Seminoles' starter at right guard during training camp and became the first true freshman offensive lineman to start a season opener since Jamie Dukes in 1982. He started the first seven games of the season before suffering a season-ending knee injury.[6] He started the first four games of his sophomore season before missing the rest of the season due to injury.[7] He used a medical redshirt after sustaining an ankle injury two games into his junior year. Following the end of the season, Dickerson entered the transfer portal.[8] He eventually opted to transfer to Alabama as a graduate transfer, having earned his undergraduate degree from Florida State, for his final two seasons of NCAA eligibility.[9]

Alabama

Dickerson was named the Crimson Tide's starting right guard going into his first season with the team.[10] [11] After four games, he was moved to center, despite having never played the position at any level; he started the final nine games of the season and was named second-team All-Southeastern Conference (SEC).[12] [13]

Dickerson started the first 11 games of the season for the Crimson Tide as a redshirt senior before suffering ligament damage in his right knee against Florida in the 2020 SEC Championship Game.[14] He was named first-team All-SEC and was the co-winner of the Jacobs Blocking Trophy along with Alabama teammate Alex Leatherwood.[15] Dickerson was a unanimous All-America selection and was awarded the Rimington Trophy as the nation's best center.[16] Despite suffering what was considered to be a season ending injury, he dressed for the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship game entering the game for the final snap in Alabama's 52-24 win over Ohio State.[17]

Professional career

The Philadelphia Eagles selected Dickerson in the second round, with the 37th overall pick, of the 2021 NFL draft.[18] On July 26, 2021, Dickerson signed his four-year rookie contract with the Eagles.[19]

Following an injury to Isaac Seumalo in week three of the 2021 season, Dickerson took over as the starting left guard for the Eagles. He was placed on the COVID list on December 20;[20] it caused him to miss a Tuesday night game that had been delayed due to an outbreak of the virus on the Washington Football Team roster. He was activated off of the COVID list on December 24, 2021.[21]

On December 21, 2022, Dickerson was selected to his first Pro Bowl, alongside linemates Lane Johnson and Jason Kelce, as the Eagles stood at a 13–1 record.[22] Dickerson helped the Eagles win a franchise record 14 games and reach Super Bowl LVII where they lost 38–35 to the Kansas City Chiefs.[23]

On March 11, 2024, Dickerson signed a four-year, $84 million contract extension with the Eagles, making him the highest-paid guard in NFL history.[24] [25]

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Notes and References

  1. https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/landon-dickerson/_8kYhgtdEeOZ5AAmVebBJg/default.htm Landon Dickerson | South Caldwell HS, Hudson, NC - MaxPreps
  2. Web site: Under Armour All-American Landon Dickerson plays through the pain . October 29, 2015 . November 13, 2020.
  3. Web site: Pantorno . Joe . February 3, 2016 . Landon Dickerson to FSU: Seminoles Land 4-Star OT Prospect . November 13, 2020 . Bleacher Report.
  4. Web site: Sayles . Damon . September 9, 2015 . Looking Forward, Never Backward: OT Landon Dickerson Building for the Future . November 13, 2020 . Bleacher Report.
  5. Web site: Derr, Aaron . ScoutingMagazine.org . February 8, 2023 . One Super Bowl team has two Eagle Scouts on its roster. Any guesses which one it is? . December 8, 2023.
  6. Web site: August 19, 2017 . Martial arts skills give FSU offensive lineman Landon Dickerson an edge . November 13, 2020 . Orlando Sentinel.
  7. Web site: September 25, 2018 . Practice Observations: Landon Dickerson returns to practice . November 13, 2020 . Tallahassee Democrat.
  8. Web site: Newberg . Josh . May 22, 2019 . FSU OL Landon Dickerson back in the transfer portal . November 13, 2020 . 247Sports.
  9. Web site: August 2, 2019 . FSU transfer Landon Dickerson added to Alabama roster . November 13, 2020 . Chattanooga Times Free Press.
  10. Web site: September 2, 2019 . FSU transfer OL Landon Dickerson impresses in first game at Alabama . November 13, 2020 . Montgomery Advertiser.
  11. Web site: Zenor . John . September 12, 2019 . Transfer Dickerson quickly carves role(s) on Alabama line . November 13, 2020 . Associated Press.
  12. Web site: Rodak . Mike . October 15, 2019 . Landon Dickerson still at center as Tide weigh options . November 13, 2020 . AL.com.
  13. Web site: Paschall . David . September 12, 2019 . Offensive lineman Landon Dickerson adjusting quickly for Crimson Tide . November 13, 2020 . Chattanooga Times Free Press.
  14. Web site: Low . Chris . December 20, 2020 . Alabama Crimson Tide center Landon Dickerson (knee) out for playoffs . January 12, 2021 . ESPN.com.
  15. Web site: Blackwell . Joey . December 22, 2020 . Mac Jones on Loss of Landon Dickerson: "That Guy Will Put His Whole Life on the Line for Alabama Football" . January 12, 2021 . SI.com.
  16. Web site: Rodak . Mike . January 7, 2021 . Landon Dickerson wins Rimington Trophy as best center . January 12, 2021 . AL.com.
  17. Web site: Cooper . Sam . January 12, 2021 . Injured Alabama center Landon Dickerson takes field for final two snaps of national championship victory, both of which were Quarterback kneels.. January 12, 2021 . Yahoo Sports.
  18. News: McPherson, Chris . Eagles draft C Landon Dickerson . PhiladelphiaEagles.com . April 30, 2021 . May 8, 2021.
  19. Web site: Eagles sign OL Landon Dickerson.
  20. News: Dickerson and Dillard Land on Reserve/COVID-19 List . Lipinski, Michael . SportsTalkPhilly.com . December 20, 2021.
  21. News: Eagles Get Left Guard Back From COVID List . Bowman, Paul . SportsTalkPhilly.com . December 24, 2021.
  22. Web site: 8 Eagles named to the 2023 Pro Bowl .
  23. Web site: Super Bowl LVII - Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs - February 12th, 2023 . March 26, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  24. Web site: McPherson, Chris . March 11, 2024 . Eagles agree to terms with Landon Dickerson on a 4-year contract extension . PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  25. Web site: Siver . Hunter De . March 11, 2024 . Report: Crimson Tide Product Landon Dickerson Becomes Highest-Paid Guard in NFL History . March 11, 2024 . Sports Illustrated Alabama Crimson Tide News, Analysis and More . en.