Skye Dawson
Skye Dawson is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League and Canadian Football League. He played college football for the TCU [Horned Frogs football|TCU Horned Frogs]. He was signed as undrafted free agent by the Washington Redskins in 2013. He also played for the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions and the CFL's Edmonton Eskimos and Calgary Stampeders.
Early years
Dawson attended Poteet [High School (Mesquite, Texas)] before transferring to Dallas Christian School. He was also a track and field standout.College career
Dawson attended Texas Christian University, where he played for the TCU Horned Frogs football team from 2009 to 2012.Professional career
Washington Redskins
Dawson was signed by the Washington Redskins on May 2, 2013, after going unselected in 2013 NFL draft. He was released during final cuts before the start of the 2013 season.Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Dawson was signed onto the practice squad of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 3, 2013. He was released on September 24, 2013, but re-signed the next day. The Buccaneers released Dawson on August 24, 2014.Detroit Lions
Dawson was signed by the Wild Card Detroit Lions. This was his first time on a playoff squad.Edmonton Eskimos
Dawson signed as a free agent with the Edmonton Eskimos on May 30, 2015. Before being placed on the injury list in Week 5, he returned eight kickoffs for 149 yards and 14 punts for 193 yards for the Canadian Football League team.In September 2015, he was traded to the Calgary Stampeders.