Keyunta Dawson

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]

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

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]