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Brian Dawkins

1996–2011 · Nine-time Pro Bowl safety and the emotional heart of the Eagles' defence.

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Quick answer

According to GOAT Rank's current model, Brian Dawkins ranks #1741 globally and #44 in American football, with a GOAT Score of 78.2 (88.9 in-sport). The ranking is based on verified career data across peak, dominance, honours, statistics and longevity.

How the GOAT Score is calculated →

Sources: Pro Football Hall of Fame, Pro Football Reference, NFL official records · Last verified 2026-09-14 · Data confidence 94%

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Ranking model

100% titles, statistics, dominance, longevity and global competition depth.

Pure sporting data
78.2
In-sport score
88.9
American Football
Cross-sport score
78.2
Global
Cultural & brand footprint 52/100 · total legacy 78.7
Pro Bowls
9
Interceptions
37
Career sacks
26
Forced fumbles
36
Seasons played
16

Category profile

Dominance
86
Peak
92
Longevity
90
Honours
86
Statistics
92

Career timeline · Form index per season

Editorial season form index (0–100), not raw goals or points. Raw season-by-season statistics are shown only where fully verified.

SeasonForm index per seasonShare of career
199645
199751
199858
199964
200070
200176
200283
200389
200495
200589
200684
200778
200872
200966
201061
201155

Data sources

  • Pro Football Hall of Fame
  • Pro Football Reference
  • NFL official records

Last verified: 2026-09-14

Figures come from public records and are normalised per sport. See the methodology for category weights. Method

Why Brian Dawkins ranks #44 in American Football

Brian Dawkins ranks #44 in American Football and #1741 of 5087 across all sports. The verified GOAT Score is 88.9/100.

The verified career covers 1996–2011 and 16 documented seasons. Peak is 92/100, with Peak the strongest category at 92/100 (20% weight). Key metrics: Pro Bowls 9, Interceptions 37, Career sacks 26, Forced fumbles 36.

Nearest context: ahead Aaron Rodgers (88.9); behind Chuck Bednarik (88.9). Rankings update whenever verified records change.

Brian Dawkins GOAT Score explained

Dominance86/100 · weight 25%
Dominance: 86/100, based on the verified career record.
Peak92/100 · weight 20%
Peak: 92/100, based on the verified career record.
Longevity90/100 · weight 20%
Longevity: 90/100, based on the verified career record.
Honours86/100 · weight 20%
Honours: 86/100, based on the verified career record.
Statistics92/100 · weight 15%
Statistics: 92/100, based on the verified career record.

Brian Dawkins — frequently asked

Is Brian Dawkins the GOAT?
According to GOAT Rank's current data model, Brian Dawkins ranks #44 in American Football with a GOAT Score of 88.9/100, behind Tom Brady (97.2).
What is Brian Dawkins's GOAT Score?
88.9/100, calculated from the verified career record: Dominance 86 (25%), Peak 92 (20%), Longevity 90 (20%), Honours 86 (20%), Statistics 92 (15%).
Where does Brian Dawkins rank all time?
#1741 of 5087 eligible athletes across all sports and #44 in American Football.
Brian Dawkins vs Aaron Rodgers: who ranks higher?
Brian Dawkins ranks higher at 88.9 versus Aaron Rodgers at 88.9, a margin of 0.0 points.

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