Stetson University Athletics

2016: Redshirted, did not see playing time ... Was named the Hatters' defensive scout team player of the week for the Dayton game ... Moved from defensive line to offensive line during spring practice.

High School: Attended Veterans High School, in Kathleen, Ga. ... Was a four-year member of the football team under head coach David Bruce ... Was also a four-year member of the wrestling team ... Was a member of the football team when it was regional champion in 2013 ... Was a Sports Mic All County player in 2015 ... Had a 76-yard interception return for a touchdown against Perry High School in 2014.

Personal: Full name is Dawson Wade Stephens ... Born on November 14, 1997, in Anchorage, Alaska ... Parents are David and Deshanna Stephens ... Has one sister, Elizabeth (14) ... Was on the honor roll for three years in high school ... Was also a member of the Beta Club for two years in high school ... Hobbies include hunting, fishing, mud bogging, paintball and hanging out ... Chose to enroll at Stetson because it is a beautiful campus and the academic prestige ... Considered Ferrum College before deciding on Stetson ... Is a Health Sciences major.