Dawson Andrew

Duke linebackers Dawson Andrew and Elliott Schaper combine for a tackle during Duke's 38-3 victory at Syracuse on September 27, 2025.

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Dawson Andrew makes a tackle against UNC.

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Position:
Linebacker
Height:
5-11
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Buford, Ga.

CAREER: Two-year letterman (2024-25) who appeared in 24 games with seven tackles ... booked a career-high two tackles against Elon in 2025 ... carded one tackle in five contests ... played 183 career snaps.

2025: Payed in all 14 games as a key member of Duke's special teams ... carded three tackles, two versus Elon in the season opener and one versus Illinois in week two ... played 111 snaps.

2024: Academic All-ACC selection ... played in nine games, missing just the Florida State, SMU, Wake Forest and Ole Miss contests … booked four tackles with one each versus Elon, Middle Tennessee, North Carolina and Miami ... a valuable member of Duke's kick coverage units ... on the field for 70 snaps.

2023: Played in one game against Lafayette … on the field for two snaps.

2022: Did not see game action.

PRIOR TO DUKE: Lettered three seasons at Buford under head coach Bryant Appling … helped Buford to an overall record of 42-3 and three consecutive state championships … compiled 62 tackles, three caused fumbles and one fumble recovery during high school career … named all-county as a senior … also lettered four seasons in lacrosse as a midfielder, earning first team all-county as a junior and senior … an Inside Lacrosse All-Star and Nike National All Star … helped Buford to a regional championship.

PERSONAL: Majoring in economics … son of Paul and Sandy Andrew.