The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed defensive end Dawson Scott on Wednesday.
Dawson Scott is six foot four and weighs 240 pounds. The 23-year-old from Mexia, Texas, spent four seasons at Southern Arkansas University (2021-24) with 156 tackles (78 solos, 78 assists), 38 tackles for loss, 26 sacks, four pass breakups, six forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries in 41 games for the Muleriders.
In 2023, he was named an All-GAC Honorable Mention after finishing the season with 52 tackles (24 solos, 28 assists), 14 tackles for loss, nine sacks, one pass breakup, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery in 12 games.
In 2024, he was named First Team All-GAC after finishing with a career-high 64 tackles (31 solos, 33 assists), 14.5 tackles for loss, 10.5 sacks, three pass breakups, three forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery in 11 games.
