2022: Appeared in the first seven games and totaled eight tackles.

2021: Appeared in four games, playing against Elon, Marshall, Georgia State and Louisiana before missing the remainder of the season … Had 11 tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss, with four tackles apiece against Elon and Georgia State … Came up with a big tackle for a 1-yard loss near the end zone on a third-and-goal run from the 3 to force Marshall into a short field goal.

2020: Appeared in all 12 games, contributing at safety and on special teams … Finished season with two tackles (one apiece against Texas State and North Texas in the Myrtle Beach Bowl).

2019: Played in nine games … Made five tackles while contributing primarily on special teams and as a safety … Played safety in the fourth quarter of the 34-31 win at North Carolina … Had three solo tackles a week later against Coastal Carolina … Recovered fumble and returned it eight yards in season-opening win against ETSU.

2018: Redshirted after appearing in just the final four games of his true freshman season … A safety who excels on special teams, contributed in that role against Georgia State, Troy, Louisiana (Sun Belt Championship) and Middle Tennessee (New Orleans Bowl) … Finished the season with two tackles, including one apiece in the Sun Belt title game and against Georgia State.

High School: Credited with 95 tackles (60 solo) and one interception over 13 games as a senior safety … Helped Colquitt County reach the state Class 7A title game by winning four playoff games on the road. Packers went 11-4 in 2017 for coach Rush Propst … Had 75 tackles, one interception and one fumble recovery as a junior in 2016, when Colquitt County reached the Class 7A quarterfinals during an 8-5 season … Also lettered in basketball and track and field ... Rated a two-star prospect by 247Sports.

Personal: Born Oct. 20, 1999 ... Son of Darius and Ishia Dawson ... Has one sibling: Kelsey ... Father was a starting linebacker at Georgia Southern for four years (1990-93) and intercepted a pass in the Eagles' victory in the 1990 national championship game ... Plans to major in health and physical education.