Lance Dawson is a four-star recruit from Avon, OH (No. 344 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Cincinnati's 8 games this season.
Where Dawson comes from
- Avon, OH
- Avon
- About 200 miles from Nippert Stadium
- Four-star, No. 344 in the 2026 class.
Where Dawson fits
Cincinnati lists 21 defensive linemen this season.
Cincinnati defensive linemen with a game this season
Cincinnati is 5-3. Next: at Houston, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Avon, OH
Lance Dawson is on trial in Cincinnati's fan jury — the eye test against the résumé.
4★ · NATIONAL RECRUIT
No.344
recruiting national rank
Cincinnati fans can't agree whether the tape backs the reputation.
Minority viewA vocal minority sees it the other way.
Read the story so far
AI-generated narrative · may contain errors · not journalism · updated 2026-11-04
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Scott Satterfield
Pass share
42.4%
221 pass / 300 run
Plays / game
65.1
8 games
Team sack rate
6.5%
247 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A four-star recruit at defensive lineman for Cincinnati -- now graded as an All-Conference-caliber prospect on the defensive line.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in pursuit and hit power.
Cincinnati has produced 7 All-Conference defensive linemen. 4 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2019. Jowon Briggs went on to the NFL out of this room (2024).
Joined Cincinnati in 2026
- 2026 Cincinnati SatterfieldYear 1 · Games –
- High school AvonAvon, OH · Class of 2026Four-star, No. 344 in the 2026 class. Signed with Cincinnati.Also from Avon: Jakob Weatherspoon (North Carolina), Luke Hamilton (Michigan), Jakorion Caffey (Kent State) and 4 more.
2026
- Signed with CincinnatiFour-star, out of Avon
