Keyunta Dawson (born September 13, 1985) is a former American football linebacker and defensive end. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft. Dawson played college football at Texas Tech University. [citation needed]
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Position: | Outside linebacker Defensive End | ||||||||
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Born: | (1985-09-13) September 13, 1985 (age 37) Shreveport, Louisiana | ||||||||
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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In college, Dawson played defensive end for the Texas Tech Red Raiders.[1]
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.[2] 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.[3] The Titans released Dawson on October 5, 2013 to make room for quarterback Rusty Smith.[4] On October 8, 2013, he signed with the Saints.[5]
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