Dawson Deaton Explained

Dawson Deaton
Position:Center
Birth Date:6 May 1999
Birth Place:Frisco, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lbs:306
High School:Frisco
College:Texas Tech (2017–2021)
Draftyear:2022
Draftround:7
Draftpick:246
Pastteams:
Highlights:
  • 2× Second-team All-Big 12 (2020, 2021)
Pfr:DeatDa00

Dawson Deaton (born May 6, 1999) is an American professional football center. He played college football at Texas Tech and was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL draft.[1]

College career

Deaton was ranked as a threestar recruit by 247Sports.com coming out of high school.[2] He committed to Texas Tech on February 13, 2016, over offers from Houston, Iowa State, and Utah.[3]

Professional career

Deaton was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 246th pick in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL draft.[4] He was placed on injured reserve on August 16, 2022, one day after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament during practice.[5] Deaton was waived on July 6, 2023, with an injury designation.[6] He was released on May 9, 2024, with a failed physical.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2022 NFL Draft Listing . March 19, 2023 . . en.
  2. Web site: Dawson Deaton Recruiting Profile . March 19, 2023 . 247Sports.com.
  3. Web site: Dawson Deaton 247 . March 19, 2023 . 247Sports.com.
  4. Web site: Bastock . Ashley . April 30, 2022 . Browns select center Dawson Deaton from Texas Tech at No. 246 in the NFL Draft . March 10, 2023 . Cleveland.com.
  5. Web site: Alper . Josh . 2022-08-16 . Browns put Nick Harris, Dawson Deaton on IR . 2024-11-03 . NBC Sports . en-US.
  6. Web site: July 6, 2023 . Browns sign CB Thakarius Keyes . July 7, 2023 . Cleveland Browns.