Post-OSU Update: Dino Dawson transferred to Kent State for the 1988 football season, catching seven passes for 176 yards and a touchdown. After his playing days, Dawson launched a 25-year coaching career, with several collegiate jobs and a stop in the NFL. He’s now working for Clark Atlanta University as the Manager of Corporate Sponsorships. (updated: Apr. 2023)

Jersey #: 4 (1985-87), 24 (1984)

Major: Communications (1986), Undeclared (1984-85)

Weight: 172 (1986), 160 (1985), 164 (1984)

1986 Media Guide: Has seen action as a situation player the past two seasons but figures to see more playing time in 1986 … is a deep threat as a wide receiver because of his exceptional speed … can be used for punt and kickoff returns.

1985 Media Guide: Caught a 54-yard scoring pass in one of the spring games … has excellent speed and the ability to get open.

1984: Won a letter, seeing brief action in nine games … caught 36 and 57-yard touchdown passes against Northwestern as a freshman in 1984.

1984 Media Guide: Has good hands and the speed to go all the way as a wide receiver … will study either business law or accounting.

High School: Caught 48 passes for 925 yards and 12 touchdowns at Cooley High in Detroit as a senior in 1983 … runs the 40 in 4.5 seconds … the Detroit low hurdles champion in both 1982 and ’83, finishing second in the state in ’83 … also ran sprints.

Personal: Hobbies are basketball and movies.