Paul Dawson
Paul Dawson was born in Dallas, Texas, United States on January 13th, 1993 and is the American American Football Player. At the age of 31, Paul Dawson biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.
At 31 years old, Paul Dawson has this physical status:
With only a few division one offers as a wide receiver, Dawson decided to attend Trinity Valley Community College instead. There he converted himself to the defense side of the ball, to play linebacker. After showing legitimate potential in his freshman season, he signed to Texas Christian university during his unofficial visit. In 2014, Dawson was named a first team All-American by the Walter Camp Football Foundation as well as USA Today. Dawson was also named Big 12 Conference Defensive Player of the Year along with being named the most valuable player for TCU. His senior season included 140 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, 4 interceptions, and 5 sacks. In addition with being recognized as the top inside linebacker in the 2015 draft class.
Professional career
Dawson was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the third round (99th overall) in the 2015 NFL Draft. Following the selection, Bengals defensive coordinator Paul Guenther compared him to Bengals Pro Bowl linebacker Vontaze Burfict. A projected first round pick entering the draft, Dawson was considered a steal when the Bengals selected him. On September 4, 2016, Dawson was waived by the Bengals and was signed to the practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on December 23, 2016.
On September 2, 2017, Dawson was waived by the Bengals after injuring a bone in his wrist.
On November 14, 2017, Dawson was signed to the Seattle Seahawks' practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on December 13, 2017.
On April 16, 2018, Dawson re-signed with the Seahawks. He was waived on May 7, 2018.
On September 12, 2018, Dawson was signed to the Saskatchewan Roughriders practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on September 29, 2018.
Dawson was selected in the 7th round of the 2023 XFL Defensive Front Seven Draft, by the Vegas Vipers.