Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Duke Dawson was born on October 13th, 1995 in Corss City, Florida. He is a defensive back in the NFL.

Dawson played college football fotr the Florida Gators. Despite speculation that he would forgo his senior season and declare for the 2017 NFL Draft, Dawson later announced that he would return to Florida for his senior year. During his senior season, he defended 13 passes, leading the Gators and tying for third in the SEC. His accomplishments lead him to be selected for the Coaches All-SEC First team. 

The New England Patriots selected Dawson in the second round with the 56th overall pick of the 2018 NFl Draft. On September 6, 2018, Dawson was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. On November 13, 2018, the Patriots activated Dawson off of injured reserve. 

On August 30, 2019, Dawson and a seventh-round pick was traded to the Denver Broncos for a sixth-round pick.