2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Aaron Dawson Jr., DB, Albany State University

• Name: Aaron Dawson Jr
• Position: CB/N/S
• College: Valdosta State & Albany State University 
• Height: 5”10 1/2
• Weight: 175lbs
• Twitter: Dawson_Boy1
• Instagram: Black1_jr

What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2025 NFL Draft? 

Being versatile having experience at 3 positions, also my quickness/game speed/physicality

What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?

I’m tough, hardworking and willing to learn.

If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be? 

Childcare system/education system 

Who was your role model? 

Aaron Dawson Sr, Duke Dawson, Tyrann Matthieu

Who is your favorite NFL team?

Philadelphia Eagles

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

Currently me! 

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

Ignorance or treating others with no respect. 

Who is your favorite teacher ever? 

Mrs. April Kight my Elementary Teacher 

Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome? 

During my 2019 season I got arrested, I sat out 2 years developing myself to get back to where I can play ball. The full story is crazy. I want a big platform for I can really give the world the full story. Its deep and not many ever come back from it.

If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house, what would it be? 

Pollo Tropical 

What is your favorite snack food? 

Doughnuts

What is your degree in? 

Bachelors of Business Management 

If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?

My grandma, my great grandma and Jesus Christ to learn more about my history.

What is your biggest weakness? 

Being an introvert. Knowing I could be a great vocal leader but would rather lead by an example quietly. In a sense I think held me back in some of my years of college ball.