#36
Nate Dawson
Returning to Northwestern for 2026
Cincinnati, Ohio → Winton Woods HS
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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
David Braun
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Northwestern
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive back · Northwestern
Returning around him
- 2 Northwestern players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +9 net (17 in / 8 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Northwestern · Last season: 7-6 · Talent rank #57 · 2026 recruiting class #52
Background
High School: Committed to Northwestern on Jan. 12, 2026 Played cornerback and wide receiver for the Winton Woods squad that went 9-3 in 2025. Received Eastern Cincinnati All-Conference as a junior and a senior and All-Southwest-Ohio honors as a senior Was a captain at Winton Woods and tied for a...
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