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It is always a very tough situation when someone passes away. Anyone who has known the personality would feel bad about the demise. NFL has given many star athletes to the world.

One among them has recently passed away leaving the NFL community in tears.

An Emotional Demise in NFL

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Sean Dawkins, a standout in Cal football history and a successful NFL player with a nine-year career, has passed away at 52. His legacy is marked by remarkable achievements on the college and professional fields.

Dawkins earned All-American honors in 1992 at Cal. His talents led to being the 16th pick in the 1993 NFL draft. He played a key role in Coach Bruce Snyder’s 1990 and ’91 teams, with a 17-6-1 record and two bowl wins.

Inducted into Cal Athletics Hall of Fame in 2005, Dawkins’ impact is evident. The Cal Athletic Department confirmed his passing without disclosing the cause.

Sean knew he could beat anybody he lined up against,” Pawlawski said. “His personality fits our team perfectly. It wasn’t arrogance, but a self-belief.

“He was a fantastic teammate. I have no negative stories about Sean Dawkins.”

At 6-foot-4 with speed, he was a deep threat for quarterbacks like Pawlawski and Dave Barr. Tributes from colleagues and fans filled social media, acknowledging Dawkins’ influence. Former Cal quarterback Mike Pawlawski remembered Dawkins’ role in the 1991 season, ending with a No. 8 ranking.

Sean Dawkins, an NFL Legend’s Farewell

  1. A lot of good wishes were posted online for supporting the Dawkins Family.

Jason Kidd, the legend from NBA shared his sympathies towards the player.

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Jim Irsay, a famous business tycoon also shared his condolences with the family. The ’91 team was Cal’s best in 40 years.

Dawkins’ on-field achievements included three-game touchdowns thrice. He caught 120 passes for 2,028 yards with 31 touchdowns in three seasons. Both his career TD total and 1992’s 14 remain Cal records.
A highlight was his 59-yard TD against No. 3 Washington. Despite a 24-17 loss, Dawkins’ determination stood out. In the NFL, Dawkins caught 445 passes for 6,291 yards and 25 touchdowns. His legacy extends beyond numbers.

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Sean Dawkins’ memory will forever be linked with football greatness. His contributions, achievements, and impact are here to stay. His mother passed away during a game with Seahawks, but keeping his emotions aside, he performed with all he had. It is very difficult to gather yourself during these times but performing for the team at this point is quite commendable.

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