Lance Dawson

#60 · EDGE · Fr. · Cincinnati6′4″ · 258 lb · Avon, OH

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, OHHometown
  • AvonHigh school
  • About 200 miles from Nippert StadiumDistance
  • Four-star, No. 344 in the 2026 class.Recruiting profile

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

On Trialas of Nov 4

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.

medium confidence6 sources

Minority viewA vocal minority sees it the other way.

Read the story so far

Lance Dawson arrived as a 4-star prospect, the No.344 recruit nationally. Lance Dawson lines up at EDGE for Cincinnati.

Cincinnati fans can't agree whether the tape backs the reputation.

The number to watch: No.344 — 4★ · national recruit.

AI-generated narrative · may contain errors · not journalism · updated 2026-11-04

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