Keyunta Dawson
American football player (born 1985) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Keyunta Dawson (born September 13, 1985) is a former American football linebacker and defensive end. He was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL draft.[1] Dawson played college football at Texas Tech University.[2]
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| Position: | Linebacker, defensive end | ||||||||||
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| Born: | September 13, 1985 Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 254 lb (115 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Evangel Christian Academy (Shreveport, Louisiana) | ||||||||||
| College: | Texas Tech | ||||||||||
| NFL draft: | 2007 / round: 7 / pick: 242 | ||||||||||
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College career
In college, Dawson played defensive end for the Texas Tech Red Raiders.[3]
Professional career
After spending his first four seasons with the Colts, Dawson signed with the Detroit Lions. He was released by the Lions on September 3, 2011. Dawson was re-signed by the Lions on November 30, 2011, but then released about a month later.[4] On January 6, 2012, the Tennessee Titans signed Dawson. After appearing in only three games, Dawson was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. On March 7, 2013, the Titans re-signed Dawson to a one-year contract.[5] The Titans released Dawson on October 5, 2013 to make room for quarterback Rusty Smith.[6] On October 8, 2013, he signed with the Saints.[7]
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