Dawson Quarterman is a 6'2" wide receiver from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida who committed to East Carolina on June 22, 2025 and enrolled early in January 2026. At Grayson High School as a senior, he appeared in 13 games, recording 52 receptions for 845 yards with eight touchdowns. He caught at least one pass in all 13 contests and posted multiple 100-yard receiving games, including performances of 143 yards against Newton and 126 yards against CCHS. Prior to his senior year, Quarterman played at Norland High School in Miami during his junior season, accumulating 35 catches for 624 yards and five touchdowns. A three-star prospect, he chose the Pirates from 22 Division I offers.