| Caption: | Dawson with the New Orleans Saints |
| Number: | 96, 62, 75, 55 |
| Position: | Linebacker, defensive end |
| Birth Date: | 13 September 1985 |
| Birth Place: | Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 3 |
| Weight Lbs: | 254 |
| High School: | Evangel Christian Academy (Shreveport, Louisiana) |
| College: | Texas Tech |
| Draftyear: | 2007 |
| Draftround: | 7 |
| Draftpick: | 242 |
| Pastteams: | |
| Statlabel1: | Total tackles |
| Statvalue1: | 120 |
| Statlabel2: | Sacks |
| Statvalue2: | 1.5 |
| Statlabel3: | Forced fumbles |
| Statvalue3: | 2 |
| Statlabel4: | Fumble recoveries |
| Statvalue4: | 5 |
| Pfr: | DawsKe99 |
Keyunta Dawson (born September 13, 1985) is a former American football linebacker and defensive end. He was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL draft.[1] Dawson played college football at Texas Tech University.[2]
In college, Dawson played defensive end for the Texas Tech Red Raiders.[3]
After spending his first four seasons with the Colts, Dawson signed with the Detroit Lions. He was released by the Lions on September 3, 2011. Dawson was re-signed by the Lions on November 30, 2011, but then released about a month later.[4] On January 6, 2012, the Tennessee Titans signed Dawson. After appearing in only three games, Dawson was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. On March 7, 2013, the Titans re-signed Dawson to a one-year contract.[5] The Titans released Dawson on October 5, 2013 to make room for quarterback Rusty Smith.[6] On October 8, 2013, he signed with the Saints.[7]