Prior to college, Dawkins primarily played on offense as a wide receiver or at times as a running back. There were a couple of instances where he did line up in the secondary, but they were more or less to do with injuries teammates. It was not until the college tryout at the University of Chicago that Dawkins would find himself primarily on the defensive side of the ball. Dawkins was there to try out for both the football and basketball program. The basketball tryout was scheduled a day before football and ended up showing up late after being delayed in traffic after taking the bus.
When Dawkins finally got there, he copped an earful from the coach. During the football tryout, the basketball coach was there and as it turns out he also assists the school’s athletic director. After a miscommunication, Dawkins ended up in the defensive backs group. Concerned that the poor initial impression would hurt his chances the day prior, Dawkins just ended up going along with it. One part embarrassment, another part just having a crack as it was the only open tryout that he could make during his short stay in the states. Although a bit rough around the edges, coaches saw some potential and ability to play as a returner and gunner on special teams were enough to earn Dawkins a spot on the team.
When Dawkins finally got there, he copped an earful from the coach. During the football tryout, the basketball coach was there and as it turns out he also assists the school’s athletic director. After a miscommunication, Dawkins ended up in the defensive backs group. Concerned that the poor initial impression would hurt his chances the day prior, Dawkins just ended up going along with it. One part embarrassment, another part just having a crack as it was the only open tryout that he could make during his short stay in the states. Although a bit rough around the edges, coaches saw some potential and ability to play as a returner and gunner on special teams were enough to earn Dawkins a spot on the team.
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