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Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Scouts Dizon & Naeole celebrate Eagles Super Bowl win
Two former Hawai'i gridiron greats are now Super Bowl champions, as Philadelphia Eagles scouts Jordon Dizon and Chris Naeole celebrated the team's 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX on Sunday. Dizon and Naeole, both standout football players in Hawai'i before advancing to careers in the NFL and scouting, sent a video message to KHON2 Sports after the win, saying, 'Mahalo, Hawai'i! Super Bowl champs! Go Birds!' Both players starred in Hawai'i high school football, played collegiately at the University of Colorado, and had NFL careers before transitioning into scouting roles with the Eagles. Dizon, who was hired as a national scout by Philadelphia in 2022, is entering his 10th season as an NFL scout. Before joining the Eagles, he spent seven seasons (2015-21) with the Denver Broncos, serving as assistant director of pro personnel (2021) and pro scout (2015-20). A former linebacker, Dizon was selected in the second round (No. 45 overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. In 28 career games, he recorded 56 tackles, two fumble recoveries, one forced fumble, and one sack. At Colorado, Dizon cemented his legacy with the Buffaloes, finishing with the fourth-most tackles (440) in program history. He was named a consensus All-American following his senior season in 2007, becoming the first Colorado linebacker to earn the honor since Matt Russell in 1996. A native of Kaua'i, Dizon attended Waimea High School, where he excelled as an all-state running back and linebacker. Naeole, a Kahuku High School product, became an All-American offensive lineman at Colorado before being selected 10th overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1997 NFL Draft. He later played for the Jacksonville Jaguars before transitioning into coaching. By 2010, Naeole began his coaching career at the high school level before joining the University of Hawai'i's staff. He served as the Rainbow Warriors' offensive line coach and associate head coach, and at one point, stepped in as interim head coach. Now a Polynesian Football Hall of Fame inductee, Naeole is in his third season as an international scout for the Eagles. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Hawaii's Dizon & Naeole find success as scouts with Eagles
The countdown to Super Bowl LIX is in full swing as the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles prepare to clash on Sunday in New Orleans. While there are no Hawai'i-born players on either roster, the Aloha State is still well-represented—off the field. The NFC Champion Eagles boast two Hawai'i football legends within their scouting department. Waimea's Jordon Dizon serves as the team's national scout, while Chris Naeole, a Kahuku native and former University of Hawai'i assistant coach, holds the role of international scout. Both were All-Americans at the University of Colorado and enjoyed NFL careers before trading in shoulder pads for note pads. For Dizon, this will be his second Super Bowl appearance as part of a scouting staff, having earned a ring eight years ago with the Denver Broncos. 'It's the ultimate team sport,' Dizon said. 'What's really cool is we're all rowing in the same boat. It's special to celebrate with friends, coworkers, and teammates. That's the best part—this is a collective effort. We all work hard for moments like this, and sharing them makes it even more meaningful.' Adding to the emotional significance for Dizon is the journey he and Naeole have shared—both hailing from public schools in Hawai'i, moving on to standout careers at Colorado, then into the NFL, and now contributing to the Eagles' front office success. 'It's unbelievable,' Dizon said of working alongside Naeole. 'This is actually Chris's second Super Bowl with us. Sharing this moment with another local guy makes it extra special. Coming from such a small place and doing this together means a lot. Chris is such a great guy who works incredibly hard, and we're lucky to have him.' The Eagles and Chiefs will square off in Super Bowl 59 on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. HST. The game will be televised live on KHON2, with coverage starting bright and early with Wake Up 2Day at 5 a.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
