DukeDawson
CBCBFlorida
5'10" • 198lbs • 30y/o
- Overall Grade '17
- 71.8
- 179th/473 - CBs
- Snap Count '17
- 652
- 158th/1396 - CBs
- Interceptions '17
- 4
- 15th/473 - CBs
- Pass Breakups '17
- 6
- 110th/473 - CBs
Duke
Dawson
CB
|
Florida
Summary Bio
Summary Bio
Last updated: 10/30/2026
Duke Dawson was a cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers who earned a 71.8 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2017 season, 179th among 473 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 76.5 ranked 108th among 473 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 64.6 ranked 348th at the position.
He recorded 4 interceptions on the season. Dawson broke up 6 passes in coverage. He allowed a 37.1 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 21 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 34 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.
Career
Career
Teams
Year
British Columbia Lions
2024
Pittsburgh Steelers
2022
Denver Broncos
2019 - 2021
New England Patriots
2018
Florida Gators
2014 - 2017
PFF Grades
PFF Grades
2017
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
71.8
AVG
179th/473 CBs
COVERAGE GRADE
76.5
AVG
108th/473 CBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
59.4
AVG
213th/473 CBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
64.6
AVG
348th/473 CBs
Highest Graded Games
Highest Graded Games
@ TNVA
82.8
Week 5, 2016
vs MAUN
82.2
Week 1, 2016
@ ARUN
80.7
Week 10, 2016
Lowest Graded Games
Lowest Graded Games
vs MIUN
49.8
Week BG, 2015
@ KYUN
50.2
Week 3, 2015
vs FLST
54.3
Week 13, 2015
Grades by Game
Grades by Game
There's no Grades by Game data available for this player.
Season Stats
Season Stats
2017
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
34
160th/473 CBs
INTERCEPTIONS
4
15th/473 CBs
TOTAL PRESSURES
1
129th/473 CBs
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
21
189th/473 CBs
Defense
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Rank
160
th
Solo Tackles
34
350
th
Assists
2
129
th
Forced Fumbles
0
205
th
Stops
9
85
th
Sacks
0
280
th
Missed Tackles
6
15
th
Interceptions
4
20
th
Passer Rating Allowed
37.1
84
th
Yards per Reception Allowed
10.6
129
th
Total Pressures
1
110
th
PBUs
6
189
th
Receptions Allowed
21
Rank
158
th
Total Snaps
652
91
st
Run Defense Snaps
345
440
th
Pass Rush Snaps
1
213
th
Coverage Snaps
306
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