Mike Dawson (defensive end)

Michael Daniel Dawson (October 16, 1953 – March 14, 2008) was an American professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1st round (22nd overall) of the 1976 NFL draft. A 6'4", 256 lb. defensive end from the University of Arizona, Dawson played in nine NFL seasons from 1976 to 1984 for the Cardinals, the Detroit Lions and the Kansas City Chiefs.

For the defensive end who became a coach, see Mike Dawson (American football coach).

Mike Dawson

No. 73
Position:	Defensive end
Personal information
Born:	(1953-10-16)October 16, 1953 Dorking, England
Died:	March 14, 2008(2008-03-14) (aged 54) Tucson, Arizona, U.S
Height:	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:	270 lb (122 kg)
Career information
High school:	Tucson (Tucson, Arizona)
College:	Arizona
NFL draft:	1976: 1st round, 22nd pick
Career history
St. Louis Cardinals (1976–1982) Detroit Lions (1983) Kansas City Chiefs (1984)
Career highlights and awards
PFWA All-Rookie Team (1976) Second-team All-American (1975)
Career NFL statistics
Sacks: 5.5 Interceptions: 1 Fumble recoveries: 4 Stats at Pro Football Reference

References

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