Jaylen Dawson

Was an important piece of the linebacking corps in 2025, appearing in eleven games ... Stepped in and made an immediate impact as a freshman, starting seven games at linebacker ... Earned Patriot League Rookie of the Week honors ... Led all 2024 freshmen in tackles ... 2023 Defensive Player of the Year for the Desert West Region at Desert Edge High School. Appeared in eleven games as a sophomore, starting one. · Finished with 21 total tackles, ten solo, including 0.5 for loss. · Made five tackles, one solo, including 0.5 for loss in season opener at Boston College. · Also had five stops, two solo, vs. Monmouth. · Finished with three tackles in win over Holy Cross. Appeared in eleven games as a freshman, starting seven. · Recorded 52 total tackles, 30 solo, including 5.5 for loss and one sack. · Also had three pass breakups, forced a fumble, and recovered a fumble. · Opened collegiate career with ten tackles, five solo, at Bowling Green. · Named Patriot League Rookie of the Week following Bowling Green game. · Made a season-high 12 tackles, eight solo, at Lehigh. · Finished with six tackles, including 1.5 for loss, and broke up a pass at Dartmouth. · Also had six stops, including one for loss, and broke up a pass versus Stony Brook. · Closed out season with five tackles, including one for loss, and forced and recovered a fumble against Merrimack. 2023 Defensive Player of the Year for the Desert West Region. · Named one of the Top Ten linebackers by the Arizona Republic. · A 2023 team captain. · Recorded 97 total tackles, 42 solo, including nine for loss as a senior. · Helped Desert Edge to the 2023 Arizona 5A state championship game. · Made 100 total tackles, 51 solo, including eight for loss as a junior. · Made 297 career stops, 134 solo, including 27 for loss. · Played for head coaches Mark and Marcus Carter at Desert Edge. Son of Shanna and John Dawson. · A Sociology major.