Ken Dawson was drafted No. 252 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Savannah State. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #252
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1981
The pick
How Ken Dawson came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Savannah State
SIAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1981 classAround pick 252
Who came off the board on either side of Ken Dawson.
Tulane
Alabama
Texas
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ken Dawson in the 1981 NFL Draft
Ken Dawson is a Running back out of Savannah State selected No. 252 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1981 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Savannah State has produced 2 NFL draft picks since 1981.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Ken Dawson drafted?
Ken Dawson was selected No. 252 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/ken-dawson.
What college did Ken Dawson play for?
Ken Dawson played college football at Savannah State in the SIAC. See every Savannah State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/savannah-state-tigers.
How did Ken Dawson's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/ken-dawson.