Colgate freshman DB Dawson Batemon brings size, captain vibes, and developmental upside
Dawson Batemon enters the 2026 season as a 6'3", 197-pound freshman defensive back at Colgate, and that frame already screams matchup potential on the back end. He was a 2025 First Team All-Region pick, a 2024 All-Finals Team selection, and a high-school team captain at Marist School, which points to a player with leadership juice and competitive edge. He looks like a length-and-physicality prospect with real developmental upside—exactly the kind of DB you want if you value instincts, toughness, and room to grow into a larger role.
