Dawson Deaton (born May 6, 1999) is an American football center for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He played college football at Texas Tech and was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

College career
Deaton was ranked as a threestar recruit by 247Sports.com coming out of high school. He committed to Texas Tech on February 13, 2016, over offers from Houston, Iowa State, and Utah.

Professional career

Professional career

Cleveland Browns
Deaton was drafted by the Cleveland Browns with the 246th pick in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft. He was placed on injured reserve on August 16, 2022, one day after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament during practice. Deaton was waived on July 6, 2023 with an injury designation.

References

External links
 Cleveland Browns bio
 Texas Tech Red Raiders bio

Living people
American football centers
Texas Tech Red Raiders football players
Cleveland Browns players
Players of American football from Frisco, Texas
1999 births