Bobby Dawson was drafted No. 295 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Illinois College. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #295
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1988
The pick
How Bobby Dawson came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
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 1988 classAround pick 295
Who came off the board on either side of Bobby Dawson.
Arizona
Tulane
South Carolina
Tulsa
Illinois College in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Illinois College
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Devon Witherspoon
DB · SEA · 2023
Illinois College · 3× Pro Bowl
#25
Vontae Davis
DB · MIA · 2009
Illinois College · 2× Pro Bowl
#26
Henry Jones
DB · BUF · 1991
Illinois College · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
#36
Eugene Wilson
DB · NE · 2003
Illinois College
#97
Kerby Joseph
DB · DET · 2022
Illinois College · 1× All-Pro
#60
Kelvin Hayden
DB · IND · 2005
Illinois College
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Bobby Dawson in the 1988 NFL Draft
Bobby Dawson is a Defensive back out of Illinois College selected No. 295 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1988 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Illinois College has produced 120 NFL draft picks since 1980.
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 Bobby Dawson drafted?
Bobby Dawson was selected No. 295 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/bobby-dawson.
What college did Bobby Dawson play for?
Bobby Dawson played college football at Illinois College in the Midwest. See every Illinois College draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/illinois-college-blueboys.
How did Bobby Dawson's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/bobby-dawson.