Dawson Fenton gives UNI a seasoned, versatile linebacker with a long football résumé
Dawson Fenton enters the 2026 season as a veteran UNI linebacker who has steadily earned snaps, appearing in six games in 2023 and one game in 2024 for the Panthers.[1][2] At 6-foot-3 and 241 pounds, he brings a sturdy build and old-school physicality, with a background that includes standout production at Bishop Heelan Catholic—52 tackles, 23 tackles for loss and 12 sacks in his high-school season—plus track and wrestling experience that hints at athletic toughness.[1] He looks like a fit for teams that value size, experience and grit more than flashy box-score numbers.[1][2]
