Orlando Sentinel · Aug 14, 2020
UCF DB Devunte Dawson is first Knight to opt out due to COVID-19
UCF coach Josh Heupel watches drills during the first spring football practice, inside the Nicholson Fieldhouse on Feb. 28. UCF defensive back Devunte Dawson became the first Knight to opt out of playing the upcoming football season due to coronavirus safety concerns.UCF defensive back Devunte Dawson became the first Knight to opt out of playing the upcoming football season due to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.
“I will be opting out of this season due to COVID-19 #GodsPlan,” Dawson posted on his Instagram page Thursday night.