Joshmere Dawson

Height:
6-0
Weight:
245
Year:
Senior
Hometown:
Akron, Ohio
High School:
Akron East
Position:
DE
Major:
Criminal Justice

2015 (Junior): Saw action in three games as a defensive reserve...played against Saint Francis (Pa.), South Dakota and Missouri State...in win over the Bears had two tackles, including a TFL.

2014 (Sophomore): Saw action in two games as a defensive reserve...played against Butler and Saint Francis (Pa.).

2013 (R-Freshman): Played in three games as a reserve defensive tackle...credited with five total tackles for the season, all of which were assists...had a career-high three in win over Illinois State...also had assisted stops in wins over Morehead State and Duquesne...had a sack for a one-yard loss against the Redbirds...named scout team Defensive Player of the Week vs. Morehead State...earned his first letter.

2012 (Freshman): Redshirted..named Scout Defensive Player of the Week against Pittsburgh and Scout Special Teams Player of the Week against Valparaiso.

HIGH SCHOOL: Third-Team All-Ohio Division II selection as a senior...earned first-team All-City Series honors...first-team Northeast Inland Division II All-District pick...received Academic All-City honors...played defensive end and outside linebacker...as a senior had 42 total tackles, 23 tackles for losses and four sacks...played in the Northeast Ohio Thanksgiving Day All-Star Game...was a three-year starter...coach was Damon Beasley.

Personal: Mother is Towanda Dawson...major is criminal justice.