Landon Dickerson
American football player, center for Eagles
Born
September 30th, 1998
26 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college football at the University of Alabama, contributing to a national championship in 2020. Drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Established as a starting center, known for contributions to offensive line performance and team success in the NFL.
Won the 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship with Alabama
Selected by Philadelphia Eagles in the 2021 NFL Draft
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