Keyunta Dawson

Keyunta Dawson (born September 13, 1985) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker and defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL draft with the 242nd overall pick.^[1] Dawson played college football for the Texas Tech Red Raiders.^[2]

Keyunta Dawson

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Position:	Linebacker, defensive end
Personal information
Born:	(1985-09-13) September 13, 1985 (age 39) 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: 7th round, 242nd pick
Career history
Indianapolis Colts (2007–2010) Detroit Lions (2011) Tennessee Titans (2012–2013) New Orleans Saints (2013)
Career highlights and awards
2× Second-team All-Big 12 (2005, 2006)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 120 Sacks: 1.5 Forced fumbles: 2 Fumble recoveries: 5 Stats at Pro Football Reference

College career

At Texas Tech University, Dawson played defensive end for the 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]