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Sam Dawson

File DT-423 · National rank 5065 · 2029 class

Sam Dawson

#98· Louisville ·DT ·Fr ·2030 Draft · Crestwood, KY

6'3"Height 300 lbWeight

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Overview Background Scouting Stats Media & News

Media & News

CBS Sports Jun 17, 2026
Sam Dawson, Louisville Cardinals, DL - News, Stats, Bio - CBS Sports
247Sports Jan 16, 2025
Sam Dawson, Louisville Cardinals, Defensive Lineman - 247Sports
Sports Illustrated Jan 16, 2025
'26 In-State DL Sam Dawson Commits to Louisville - Sports Illustrated

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Scouting Report

July 29, 2026

Sam Dawson #98

Louisville · DT · Fr · 2030 Draft · Crestwood, KY · South Oldham

6-3 · 300 lbs

3.6

Long Shot

Floor 1.6 · Ceiling 7.0

#5065 overall · #423 DT of 15096

Scouting Verdict

3-star freshman lineman, a developmental project.

Ceiling · 7.0

Buried for now (Reserve) but young + talented — could win a role; significant upside (+3.4) · ACC draft-temper.

Floor · 1.6

Unproven — wide downside if it doesn't translate; downside −2.0.

Pedigree

3★ recruit · Natl #1354 · Pos #145 · State #10

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