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The University of Mississippi Athletics
2018 Football Roster
Dawson Knox
- Position:
- TE
- Letters Earned at Ole Miss:
- 3
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-4 / 257
- Hometown:
- Brentwood, Tenn.
- High School:
- Brentwood Academy
- Major:
- Managerial Finance
| CAREER HIGHLIGHTS |
| • 2019 NFL Combine Invitee • 2018 Mackey Award Watch List • 2018 Preseason All-SEC Third Team (Phil Steele) • 2017 Burlsworth Trophy Watch List (Athlon, Sporting News, Phil Steele) |
2018 (JUNIOR): 2019 NFL Combine Invitee … On the Mackey Award watch list … Played in all 12 games, starting in 11 … Saw action in 28 career games … vs. Texas Tech (9/1/18): Made season debut and recorded one reception for six yards ... vs. Southern Illinois (9/8/18): Started at tight end, but did not record any stats ... vs. #1 Alabama (9/15/18): Started at tight end ... vs. Kent State (9/22/18): Hauled in two catches for a career-high 79 yards including a long of 45 yard ... at #5 LSU (9/29/18): Started at wide receiver and hauled in one pass for nine yards ... Named one of 18 Freaks in ‘18 by NFL.com ... vs. ULM (10/6/18): Started at tight end and hauled in one catch for seven yards ... at Arkansas (10/13/18): Pulled in two catches for 65 yards in win over the Razorbacks ... vs. Auburn (10/20/18): Recorded the start at tight end and caught two passes for 11 yards ... vs. South Carolina (11/3/18): Started at tight end and hauled in two catches for 43 yards ... at Texas A&M (11/10/18): Earned the start at tight end, but didn't record any stats ... Preseason All-SEC third team by Phil Steele ... at Vanderbilt (11/17/18): Had his string of 19 straight starts snapped after having to miss first half due to targeting foul at Texas A&M ... Finished the game with one catch for 36 yards … vs. #18 Mississippi State (11/22/18): Hauled in three catches for 28 yards.
2017 (SOPHOMORE): Nominated for the Burlsworth Trophy ... Appeared in 10 games, making nine starts as a tight end ... Ranked second among TEs in SEC play in receiving yards (321) ... Made his 2017 debut at Cal (9/16/17) ... at Alabama (9/30/17): Earned the first start of his career (at TE) and hauled in two catches, also career firsts, for 28 yards, including a 23-yard play on the opening drive ... Named to Pro Football Focus SEC Team of the Week at No. 12 Auburn (10/7/17): Made two catches for 32 yards, including a career-long 31-yard reception on the first drive of the game ... Started at slot against Vanderbilt (10/14/17) but did not have a catch ... vs. LSU (10/21/17) : Was leading receiver with 72 yards off five receptions, including a career-long catch of 40 yards ... Tabbed to the Pro Football Focus Week 7 SEC Team of the Week ... Started at slot against Arkansas (10/28/17) and hauled in three catches for 24 yards ... Caught five passes for 73 yards at Kentucky (11/4/17) ... Caught three passes for 56 yards against Louisiana (11/11/17) ... Had three catches for 31 yards vs. Texas A&M (11/18/17) ... Made one reception for five yards at Mississippi State (11/23/17) ... Received the Park Stevens Memorial Award as the spring's top walk-on.
2016 (FRESHMAN): Played in six games on special teams ... vs. #15 Auburn (10/29/16): Made his collegiate debut as a special teamer ... at #8 Texas A&M (11/12/16) .. 2015: Did not see action and was redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played half a game as Brentwood Academy's starting quarterback before missing the rest of his senior year with an ankle injury ... Completed 9 of 17 passes for 120 yards and a TD, rushed for 40 yards and had an 18-yard catch in that first half ... Played receiver as a junior before growing four inches and gaining 50 pounds prior to his senior season ... Three-year letterman in track & field, where he helped his 4x200m relay to a state runner-up ... High school dunk contest champion ... Coached in high school by Cody White ... High school teammate of Rebels Bryce Mathews, Jack Propst and Isaac Way.
PERSONAL: Son of David and Rachel Knox ... Full name is Dawson Alan Knox ... Born: Nov. 14, 1996 ... Would like to pursue a career as a financial advisor ... Managerial Finance major ... Made Chancellor's Honor Roll for Fall 2015 and Spring 2016; and Dean's Honor Roll for Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 ... SEC Academic Honor Roll in 2016 and 2017.
