Landon Dickerson
A mountain of an offensive lineman whose resilience through major injuries forged him into a cornerstone of the Philadelphia Eagles' front.
Born 1998 (age 28)·American football player·Birthday: September 30·Generation Z
Biography
Landon Dickerson's football story is one of sheer perseverance, a testament to the physical and mental toll required to excel in the trenches. A highly-touted recruit, his college career was initially derailed by a series of significant injuries at Florida State. Undeterred, he transferred to Alabama, where under Nick Saban he not only recovered but thrived, becoming the rock at center for a national championship team. His ability to come back from multiple season-ending surgeries showcased a rare durability of spirit. That toughness made him a coveted prospect for the Philadelphia Eagles, who drafted him in the second round. He immediately stepped into a starting role, his powerful, intelligent play helping to solidify one of the league's most dominant offensive lines. Dickerson's journey isn't about flashy stats; it's about the gritty, essential work of protection, a skill honed through adversity that makes everyone around him better.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Landon was born in 1998, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Landon Was Born
The biggest hits of 1998
#1 Movie
Saving Private Ryan
Best Picture
Shakespeare in Love
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Landon's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1998Born
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2003Started school
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2011Became a teenager
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2014Could drive
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2016Could vote
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2019Turned 21
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 28 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the Jacobs Blocking Trophy as the best blocker in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) in 2020.
- Anchored the offensive line for the Alabama Crimson Tide team that won the 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship.
- Earned a Pro Bowl selection in his second NFL season with the Philadelphia Eagles.
- Started every game at left guard for the Eagles team that reached Super Bowl LVII.
Did You Know?
He played multiple positions on the offensive line in college, including center, guard, and even tackle in an emergency.
He proposed to his now-wife on the field immediately after Alabama's national championship victory in 2021.
Despite his serious on-field demeanor, he is known for his lively and humorous personality in the locker room.
“I just try to be the same person every day, come in and work, and try to get better.”
