RB, Jr., 5-10, 220 lbs., Westbury, NY / Milford Academy
Week 9 Stats: 204 scrimmage yards, 164 rush yards, 36 rushes, rush TD, 3 receptions, 40 rec yards
Dawson delivered his best performance since 2018, carrying the load in Central Connecticut’s 49-21 triumph over Merrimack. The veteran running back grinded out 204 yards from scrimmage in the Blue Devils’ second NEC road win of the season. Dawson rushed a season-high 36 times for 164 yards and one touchdown in addition to totaling 40 yards on three receptions. He started with a 30-yard burst on Central Connecticut’s first possession of the game. Dawson accounted for 36 rush yards on CCSU’s second possession – a 12-play, 70-yard touchdown march. The 5-foot-10 ball carrier recorded seven first downs in the game, including three rushes of 22+ yards apiece.