Bobby Dawson

Bobby J. Dawson (born February 18, 1966) is an American former professional football defensive back who played seven seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Memphis Mad Dogs and Ottawa Rough Riders. He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL) in the eleventh round of the 1988 NFL draft. Dawson played college football at Sacramento City College and the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign. He was the Hamilton Tiger-Cats Most Outstanding Rookie in 1990.

Early life and college Bobby J. Dawson was born on February 18, 1966, in Sacramento, California.

Professional career Dawson was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 11th round, with the 295th overall pick, of the 1988 NFL draft. He signed with the Steelers in 1988 but was released later that year.

Dawson played in 15 games for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL) in 1990, recording 51 tackles and three interceptions. He appeared in 15 games again in 1991, totaling 72 defensive tackles, two special teams tackles, five interceptions, and two fumble recoveries. Dawson played in 11 games in 1993, totaling 33 defensive tackles, one special teams tackle, and two interceptions, one of which he returned for a touchdown. He appeared in eight games during his final season with the Tiger-Cats in 1994, recording 35 defensive tackles, three special teams tackles, three interceptions, and two pass breakups.

Dawson played in 13 games for the expansion Memphis Mad Dogs during the 1995 CFL season, accumulating 58 defensive tackles, one sack, one interception, two pass breakups, and one fumble recovery.

He appeared in one game for the CFL's Ottawa Rough Riders in 1996 but did not record any statistics.