Bobby Dawson (Canadian football)

Bobby Dawson
No. 27
PositionDefensive back
Personal information
Born (1966-02-18) February 18, 1966
Sacramento, California, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High schoolHiram W. Johnson (Sacramento)
CollegeSacramento CC (1984–1985)
Illinois (1986–1987)
NFL draft1988: 11th round, 295th overall pick
Career history
1988Pittsburgh Steelers*
19901994Hamilton Tiger-Cats
1995Memphis Mad Dogs
1996Ottawa Rough Riders
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career CFL statistics
Tackles332
Interceptions18
Total TDs2

Bobby J. Dawson (born February 18, 1966) is an American former professional football defensive back who played seven seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Memphis Mad Dogs and Ottawa Rough Riders. He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL) in the eleventh round of the 1988 NFL draft. Dawson played college football at Sacramento City College and the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign. He was the Hamilton Tiger-Cats Most Outstanding Rookie in 1990.