#55
CJ Dawson II
Returning to Ohio for 2026
Green, Ohio → Green
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
John Hauser
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Ohio
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Ohio
Returning around him
- 62% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- Transfer portal: +3 net (19 in / 16 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Ohio · Last season: 9-4 · Talent rank #126 · 2026 recruiting class #107
Background
2025 (Gardner-Webb): Appeared in 12 games…Helped the offense to 27.5 points, 417.8 total yards, and 179 rushing yards per game…Earned All-Big South Honorable Mention. 2024 (Gardner-Webb): Appeared in 12 games…Helped the offense to 24.5 points, 360.8 total yards, and 129.9 rushing yards per game....
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