Position: Outside Linebacker Name Keyunta Dawson Height 1.91 m | College: Texas Tech Weight 117 kg Roster status: Active Education Texas Tech University | |
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Date of birth: (1985-09-13) September 13, 1985 (age 30) NFL draft: 2007 / Round: 7 / Pick: 242 Role American football defensive end Parents Mattie Dawson, Wilbur Dawson Siblings Wilbur Dawson, Shane Dawson, Byron Dawson Similar People Sean Payton, Chuck Pagano, Ken Whisenhunt, Jim Caldwell | ||
Place of birth: Shreveport, Louisiana | ||
Keyunta Dawson (born September 13, 1985) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft. Collegiately, he was a defensive end for the Texas Tech Red Raiders.
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. 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. The Titans released Dawson on October 5, 2013 to make room for quarterback Rusty Smith. On October 8, 2013, he signed with the Saints.
