Sam Dawson brings Louisville a big-bodied, high-production in-state trench piece
In the 2025 season, Sam Dawson emerged as a sturdy, versatile defensive line prospect for Louisville: a 6-foot-3 to 6-foot-4, 285-290-pound in-state commit who posted 46 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, and 4 sacks as a senior after a junior year with 60 tackles and 8 TFL. He’s valued for his frame, physicality, and steady production, with scouting notes saying he has the size to develop into an impact interior lineman. The fit is solid for a Cardinals front that wants a homegrown, development-friendly DL with real upside.
