Murray State University Athletics
2019 Football Roster
Roster

Jersey Number 43
Steve Dawson
- Position:
- Punter
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 200
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Wagga Wagga, Australia
- High School:
- Riverina Anglican College
- Prev School:
- Charles Sturt University
2019
2018
Before MSU
High School
Personal
- Named to 2019 All-OVC second team
- Averaged 40.0 yards on 53 punts with nine punts going 50-plus yards and a long punt of 53
- Of his 53 punts, 22 were downed inside the 20-yard line and only one went for a touchback.
2018
- Named to 2018 Freshman All-America second team by Phil Steele Magazine and as honorable mention by HERO Sports
- Named to 2018 All-OVC first team
- In first season of American football, led OVC with 42.1 yards per punt
- Had 10 punts of 50 yards or more and pinned opponents inside their own 20-yard line 16 times
- Had three punts of 60-plus yards including a career long of 66 at Austin Peay
Before MSU
- Played two seasons at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga, Australia.
High School
- Prepped at The Riverina Anglican College where he also played rugby league football
- Named AFL Carroll Cup Champions in 2013
- In 2014, led Rugby League team to an undefeated season and crowned Hardy Shield Champions
Personal
- Born Stephen James Dawson on July 19, 1996 in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
- Son of Alison and Paul Dawson
- Has two older sisters, Lauren and Jessica
- Majoring in integrated studies with an emphasis on commerce and leadership
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