Dawkins was a wide receiver who earned
first-team All-America honors in his senior year in 1992. He had
65 catches for 1,070 receiving yards that year, and his 14
receiving touchdowns led the country and still stand as the
program's single-season record. He also holds the Cal record for
career receiving touchdowns (31).
The Indianapolis Colts made Dawkins the 16th overall selection
in the first round of the 1993 NFL Draft. He spent five season
with the Colts before suiting up for the New Orleans Saints
(1998), Seattle Seahawks (1999-2000) and Jacksonville Jaguars
(2001).
In 140 career games (109 starts) in the NFL, Dawkins finished a
productive career with 445 receptions for 6,291 yards and 25
touchdowns.
"Rest in peace, Sean Dawkins," Colts owner Jim Irsay said in a
social media post. "I am shocked and saddened. My prayers and
condolences to Sean's family."
--Field Level Media
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