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• Originally signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted college free agent in 2013.

2012 (TCU):

• Appeared in 12 of 13 games and made six starts on the year.
• Recognized as All-Big 12 Honorable Mention as a returner.
• Tied for second on the team with 34 receptions.
• Third on the team with 455 yards receiving.
• Averaged 13.4 yards per catch and hauled in one scoring grab on the year.
• Used as TCU's primary kick and punt returner.
• Averaging 9.4 yards per punt return with a long of 64 yards.
• Returned 17 kickoffs for an average of 22.5 yards per return with a long of 52 yards.
• One of two players (Tavon Austin) in the Big 12 to rank in the top five in punt and kick return average.
• Also carried the ball 10 times for 44 yards.
• Caught two passes for 31 yards against Kansas.
• Hauled in five catches for 62 yards against Virginia, including a 27-yarder.
• His one grab against SMU went for 30 yards.
• Also added a 64-yard punt return in the win against the Mustangs.
• Made four catches for 57 yards in the game with Iowa State while averaging 32.6 yards per kick return with a long of 52.
• Posted a career best numbers in receptions (10) and yards receiving (154) against Texas Tech and grabbed TCU's first touchdown of the game, a 19-yarder.
• His 36-yard reception in the fourth quarter put TCU in position to tie the game and force overtime.
• Posted a 22-yard punt return against Texas Tech.
• Made catches in each of the last five games, including three each against Oklahoma State and Oklahoma.
• Had a 15-yard punt return and a 30-yard kick return against Michigan State.

2011 (TCU):

• Played in all 13 games with five starts.
• Ranked second on the team in receptions (45), receiving yards (500) and receiving touchdowns (5).
• Had at least one catch in all 13 games.
• Had a career day against Portland State, totaling eight grabs for 111 yards and two scores.
• Had a career-long 42-yard punt return to set up his 20-yard touchdown catch three plays later.
• Also enjoyed a career-long reception with a 73-yard scoring play against PSU.
• Came back the next week with seven receptions versus SMU.
• Tallied five receptions for 72 yards and a 20-yard touchdown against New Mexico.
• Contributed two catches for 52 yards, including a 48-yard scoring grab on the game's second play from scrimmage, against BYU at Cowboys Stadium.
• His touchdown with 4:26 remaining in the Poinsettia Bowl put TCU ahead for good.
• Grabbed four balls for 85 yards to earn Offensive MVP honors in the Poinsettia Bowl.

2010 (TCU):

• Played in 12 games with two starts.
• Exploded in the season opener against Oregon State, recording a career-high four receptions for 69 yards.
• Enjoyed a season-long 52 yard grab against the Beavers to set up a TCU touchdown.
• Had at least one reception in nine of 12 games.
• Hauled in a 43-yard catch against Wyoming.
• Snared a 24-yard reception at Utah.
• All three of his kickoff returns on the season, including a career-long 44 yarder, came in the win against San Diego State.
• His lone punt return was a 25-yard effort at New Mexico.

2009 (TCU):

• True freshman who burst on the scene in the 44-6 win over Colorado State in week six.
• Had runs of 25 and 22 yards on his only two carries in the game.
• Ranked fifth on TCU for the season with 111 yards rushing on an 8.5 per carry mark.
• Had three rushes for 33 yards in the UNLV game.
• Ran three times for 12 yards in the 55-28 victory over Utah.
• Did not total any receptions.

HIGH SCHOOL:

• Named all-district as a senior.
• Totaled 33 receptions for 484 yards and five touchdowns in 2008.
• Added five interceptions on defense.
• Helped lead Dallas Christian to a 14-0 record and state championship in 2008, the Chargers' first state title in 10 years.
• Also a track and field standout.
• Attended Poteet High School in Mesquite before transferring to Dallas Christian.

PERSONAL:

• Parents are Gary and Rhonda Dawson.