2006: Did not appear in any games during the 2006 season as he spent last season as redshirt freshman.

Personal: The 2007 season will mark Dawson's first year as a member of the Rams' active roster...A native of Durham, North Carolina, he is a graduate of Southern Durham High School where he was an all-conference selection his senior season...Will look to compete for playing time at the linebacker position for the Rams.