ZahmirDawud

CBCB#12RUTG Scarlet Knights
5'11" • 185lbs • Sr.
Draft Eligibility:2028
Overall Grade '26
66.8
Not Enough Snaps
Snap Count '26
23
1735th/2316 - CBs
Interceptions '26
0
Not Enough Snaps
WK 10 MATCHUP
@ WISCON 11/7, 5:30 PM
Zahmir
Dawud
CB
#12
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RUTG Scarlet Knights

Summary Bio

Last updated: 11/2/2026
Zahmir Dawud is a cornerback for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights who earned a 66.8 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 0th among 994 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 61.4 ranked 0th among 994 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 72.3 ranked 0th at the position.
He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. Dawud broke up 0 passes in coverage. He allowed a 118.8 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 1 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 3 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

Career

Teams
Year
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
2025 - Present
Villanova Wildcats
2023 - 2025

PFF Grades

2026
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
66.8
AVG
0th/994 CBs
COVERAGE GRADE
61.4
AVG
0th/994 CBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
-
AVG
0th/994 CBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
72.3
AVG
0th/994 CBs

Highest Graded Games

vs CTSH
76.9
Week 13, 2025
vs CTSH
76.9
Week 13, 2025
vs NYST
75.6
Week 12, 2025

Lowest Graded Games

@ TXTA
50.4
Week 16, 2025
@ TXTA
50.4
Week 16, 2025
@ NJMO
53.5
Week 4, 2025

Season Stats

2026
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
3
No Data - Not Ranked
INTERCEPTIONS
0
No Data - Not Ranked
TOTAL PRESSURES
0
No Data - Not Ranked
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
1
No Data - Not Ranked
Rank
-
Solo Tackles
3
-
Assists
1
-
Forced Fumbles
0
-
Stops
1
-
Sacks
0
-
Missed Tackles
1
-
Interceptions
0
-
Passer Rating Allowed
118.8
-
Yards per Reception Allowed
13
-
Total Pressures
0
-
PBUs
0
-
Receptions Allowed
1
Rank
1735
th
Total Snaps
23
1639
th
Run Defense Snaps
15
1128
th
Pass Rush Snaps
0
1782
nd
Coverage Snaps
8