Rhett Dawson
American football player (born 1948)
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Rhett Motte Dawson (born December 22, 1948) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Florida State Seminoles. Dawson was selected by the Houston Oilers in the 10th round of the 1972 NFL draft and also played in the NFL for the Minnesota Vikings. He played in the CFL for the Saskatchewan Roughriders.[1]
PositionWide receiver
BornDecember 22, 1948
Valdosta, Georgia, U.S.
Valdosta, Georgia, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight185 lb (84 kg)
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| Position | Wide receiver | ||||||||
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| Born | December 22, 1948 Valdosta, Georgia, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Valdosta | ||||||||
| College | Florida State | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1972: 10th round, 240th overall pick | ||||||||
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His brother, Red Dawson, also played in the NFL and coached at Marshall University.[2][3]
