James Dawn II
6′3″ · 320 lb · New Braunfels, TX
His line is 77th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number, not his).
This week
James Dawn II
2024 brought the first one: All-Conference USA.
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
Where to follow him
Awards
James Dawn II is now an All-Conference mainstay for Sam Houston.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 77th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Sam Houston has produced 3 All-Conference offensive linemen.
Three seasons at Sam Houston
- 2025 Sam Houston LongoYear 3 · on the roster, no stat line
- 2024 Sam Houston KeelerYear 2 · on the roster, no stat lineAll-conference
- 2023 Sam Houston KeelerYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
His moves
- Signed with Sam Houston in the 2022 class.
His career
2022
- Signed with Sam Houstonout of New Braunfels
2024
- All-Conference USAsecond
Trophy case · Confirmed honors
What the selectors said
ALL-CONFERENCE USA · 2ND TEAM
All-Conference USA 2nd team (2024)
Coaching lineage · 2023–2025
2 coachesCoaching transition mid-career: K.C. Keeler → Phil Longo. Worth noting in scheme + development context.