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Dawson Merritt, the adored defensive backs coach of the Chiefs, committed to Alabama formally on Thursday, rejecting offers from Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Mississippi, and other schools.

At Blue Valley High School in Overland Park, Kansas, the four-star linebacker excels. In his junior year, he recorded 83 tackles, seven sacks, three forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries.

Dave Merritt is entering his 28th NFL season and sixth with the Chiefs. Dawson’s dedication to such a legendary program is evident in his status as one of the top high school athletes in the Kansas City region.

The 91st-ranked player nationally and third-best in the state of Kansas, Dawson is long and versatile, allowing defenses to deploy him as a pure pass rusher or in coverage. His highlight reel is filled with impact plays, and he hopes to follow in his father’s footsteps and play in the NFL. “We’re going to have the number one recruiting class in the country,” Dawson told On3’s Chad Simmons. “If I have an opportunity to be a part of that and be recruited by the best, why would I not want to play with all the best players?” Despite heavy pursuit from Nebraska, Dawson will instead help to hope mold a new Alabama program after legendary coach Nick Saban’s retirement. It’s neat to imagine him one