2008: Second-team all-Midwest League performer...Starter at outside linebacker...Tallied a team-leading 93 tackles, including three for a loss of 18 yards...Also had one sack for a loss of eight yards...Recorded two pass breakups, three forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery...Had a season-best 13 tackles against Marian on 9/6...Posted the lone fumble recovery against St. Ambrose on 10/11.

2007: Starter at outside linebacker...Third on the team with 78 tackles, including four for a loss of 13 yards...Also had 1.5 sacks for a loss of 11 yards...Recorded one interception and four pass breakups...Had a season-best 13 tackles against St. Francis (Ill.) on 10/13...Posted the lone interception of the year in that game as well.

2006: Starter at safety...Fourth on the team with 57 tackles, including 2.5 for a loss...Also had one-half sack and one pass breakup...Had a top performance of nine tackles against St. Ambrose on 9/23...Also had the lone quarterback sack in that contest.

2005: Redshirted season.

High School: Member of a state championship team as a senior at Gaffney HS...Preseason All-State selection...Top 100 players in South Carolina by Streets and Smith magazine...All-region selection as a senior...Top performance came against Boiling Springs HS with two touchdowns, one interception, and nine tackles.

Personal: Son of Virgil and Lestine Dawkins...Born July 11, 1987...Major is physical education.