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Sam Dawson is a 6'3", 300-pound defensive lineman from Crestwood, Kentucky, who attended South Oldham High School. A consensus three-star recruit in the 2026 class, Dawson appeared in 31 games during his high school career, accumulating 196 tackles, 27 tackles for loss, five sacks, five fumble recoveries, one interception, and one safety. As a junior, he recorded 60 tackles with 16 solo stops, eight tackles for loss, two fumble recoveries, a sack, and an interception. Dawson currently wears No. 98 for the Louisville Cardinals as a true freshman. From South Oldham · Crestwood, KY.

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