Keyunta Dawson was drafted No. 242 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Texas Tech. 71 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
2007 NFL Draft · Rd 7, Pick 32 · #242 overall
Keyunta Dawson Texas Tech Draft
Keyunta Dawson was drafted No. 242 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Texas Tech. 71 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #242
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2007
- NFL games
- 71
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1420th at Texas Tech
The pick
How Keyunta Dawson came off the board in 2007.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
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Texas Tech
Big 12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 249 lbs
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
71 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Games played
- 71
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1420th among Texas Tech picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1393% of career value
- Final season
- 20136 years after the draft
Around pick 242
Who came off the board on either side of Keyunta Dawson.
Florida
Iowa State
Rutgers · 1× Pro Bowl
Virginia
Texas Tech in the 2007 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Texas Tech
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Keyunta Dawson in the 2007 NFL Draft
Keyunta Dawson is a Defensive end out of Texas Tech selected No. 242 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2007 NFL Draft. 71 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Texas Tech has produced 89 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 Keyunta Dawson drafted?
Keyunta Dawson was selected No. 242 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2007 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 32). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/keyunta-dawson.
What college did Keyunta Dawson play for?
Keyunta Dawson played college football at Texas Tech in the Big 12. See every Texas Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-tech-red-raiders.
How did Keyunta Dawson's NFL career turn out?
71 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/keyunta-dawson.