Dawson Pendergrass is a Pass-Catching Back for Baylor. Dawson's 2023 season ranks in the 80th percentile nationally by opponent-adjusted EPA per play across 93 plays — a above-average rate for the RB.
Third-down weapon out of the backfield. Routes, hands, and separation in coverage define this role as much as rushing.
Top-10 nationally. Multiple mid-to-large collective deals expected.
Tier is a model estimate based on position, school brand, performance rank, and usage — not a reported deal. NIL deals are private. For a real market valuation, see On3's NIL profile, which factors in social following and actual deal tracking.
Players from 2014–2024 matched on EPA efficiency, play volume, and adjusted value tier — not just one metric.
| Player | Team | Yr | Plays | WEPA/play | Line val | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne | Clemson | 2019 | 213 | 0.470 | 4.7 | 100.1 |
Comps are statistical — efficiency, volume, and value tier all factor in. Style and conference context differ.
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Opp SP+ | Car | Rush Yds | Avg | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD | EPA/play |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | vsUtah | L13-20 | 8.5 | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | — | — | — | -0.20 |
| 3 | vsLong Island University | W30-7 | — | 21 | 111 | 5.3 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 0.57 |
| 4 | vsTexas | L6-38 | 23.2 | 6 |
Usage = share of team plays (CFBD has no true snap counts).
Car 5 · Rush Yds 16 · Avg 3.2 · Rush TD 0
| 21 |
| 3.5 |
| 0 |
| 1 |
| 2 |
| 0 |
| -0.19 |
| 5 | @UCF | W36-35 | 3.4 | 7 | 30 | 4.3 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 0 | 0.62 |
| 6 | vsTexas Tech | L14-39 | 6.1 | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 4 | 41 | 0 | 0.57 |
| 8 | @Cincinnati | W32-29 | -6.8 | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.35 |
| 9 | vsIowa State | L18-30 | 7.5 | 8 | 37 | 4.6 | 2 | 3 | 39 | 0 | 0.56 |
| 10 | vsHouston | L24-25 | -7.8 | 9 | 50 | 5.6 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0.16 |
| 11 | @Kansas State | L25-59 | 16.2 | 6 | 20 | 3.3 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 2 | 0.67 |
| 12 | @TCU | L17-42 | 7.9 | 10 | 27 | 2.7 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 0 | -0.01 |
| 13 | vsWest Virginia | L31-34 | 7.5 | 5 | 16 | 3.2 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 0 | 0.12 |
