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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) | ||||||||
| Career information | |||||||||
| High school: | Evangel Christian Academy (Shreveport, Louisiana) | ||||||||
| College: | Texas Tech | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2007 / Round: 7 / Pick: 242 | ||||||||
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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]
In college, Dawson played defensive end for the Texas Tech Red Raiders.[3]
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]
