Lawrence Dawsey

Lawrence Dawsey
Jacksonville State Gamecocks
TitleWide receivers coach
Personal information
Born (1967-11-16) November 16, 1967
Dothan, Alabama, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight198 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High schoolNorthview (Dothan)
CollegeFlorida State (1987–1990)
NFL draft1991: 3rd round, 66th overall pick
Career history
Playing
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Coaching
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Receptions240
Receiving yards3,271
Receiving touchdowns6
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Lawrence Leneir Dawsey (born November 16, 1967) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for eight seasons. He is currently the wide receivers coach at Jacksonville State University, a position he has held since 2025.[1] Dawsey played college football for the Florida State Seminoles, and was recognized as an All-American. He was chosen 66th overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third round of the 1991 NFL draft,[2][3] and won the UPI NFL-NFC Rookie of the Year award in 1991.

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Vertical jump
6 ft 0+38 in
(1.84 m)
192 lb
(87 kg)
31 in
(0.79 m)
9+38 in
(0.24 m)
4.68 s 1.71 s 2.74 s 4.31 s 33.5 in
(0.85 m)

References

  1. ^ "Gamecocks Add Dawsey to Football Staff". jaxstatesports.com. January 6, 2025. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
  2. ^ Fernandes, Doug (April 22, 1991). "Bucks pick Dawsey 2nd". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. p. 5C. Retrieved February 1, 2016.
  3. ^ "1991 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.