Atlanta Falcons: Meet Punter Dawson Zimmerman
BY ANDREW WHITE
FLOWERY BRANCH – Punter Dawson Zimmeman, a local kid from Brookwood High who was signed as an undrafted free agent from Clemson, was a Falcons fan growing up.
“I was somewhat of a Falcons fan growing up, especially the team that went to the Super Bowl in the 90’s,” Zimmerman said.
He has to be considered a longshot to make the team after the Falcons drafted Matt Bosher last season and he turned in a solid rookie season.
But Zimmerman gets a chance in a couple of preseason games, perhaps another team will take notice.
Ironically, Zimmerman because supporter in training camp has been tight end Michael Palmer, a Parkview and Clemson grad.
“We have a great relationship, he actually showed me around on a recruiting visit at Clemson, and got me started with the Falcons,” Zimmerman said.
Playing under coach Dabo Sweeney was one of Zimmerman’s collegiate highlights.
“Coach Sweeney is a great guy with a lot of energy.” Zimmerman said.
At Brookwood, he helped the Broncos to three region championships and a state championship appearance against Lowndes in 2005 as sophomore. He was also named first-team all-state punter by The Atlanta Journal- Constitution.
“I just always liked to kick a ball,” Zimmerman said.
Mr. White is a senior at Cumberland Christian Academy.
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14 comments Add your comment
Big Crimson 75
August 6th, 2012
10:09 am
After struggling out of the gate, Bosher improved as much as any player on the Team last year.
Unfortunately, He’s the Punter!!
TrollbloggercalledAints
August 6th, 2012
10:21 am
2nd
Esquire
August 6th, 2012
10:41 am
………………..stats……..average? He likes to kick it but can he kick it far and/or high?
@Big Crimson 75 You are correct but starting out he could only get better.
steve brown
August 6th, 2012
10:44 am
Why in the hell am I reading this ground breaking news.
Michael M.
August 6th, 2012
10:51 am
awww…………..that 1998 Team with Chris and Jamal ……….I read a story and it stated that Chandler was for that year on top of his game. To beat the 15-1 Vikings and play in the Superbowl was indeed one of the most awesome moments in Falcons history.
Nobody would have thought it though going through that season. !
Greg from Marietta
August 6th, 2012
11:11 am
Very good article Andrew. You definitely have a future is sports journalism. Keep up the good work!
SeenThis B4
August 6th, 2012
1:05 pm
Maybe they should carry two punters, after all, with the amount of punting the falcan’ts do, they could wear out Bosher by mid-season.
Slim Junction Pedalmaster
August 6th, 2012
1:19 pm
Why not go for it on 4th down?
DavidGilmour
August 6th, 2012
1:19 pm
Punter? Really? We DRAFTED a punter last year which makes no sense.
I am going to the Falcons/Titans scrimmage in my hometown tonight. I’m sure we will get to see our 2nd round undrafted punter. Woohoo!
Superbowl bound due to our Brookwood High punter!
Sick & Tired Of Being Sick & Tired
August 6th, 2012
2:57 pm
Since the Falcons punter is also responsible for kick-offs, if Zimmerman can consistantly kick the ball into the end zone on kick-offs (which Bosher can’t do) and can consistantly kick great punts, then he gets my support over Bosher (for what it’s worth!!!!)
hiramsaint
August 6th, 2012
6:12 pm
he should get alot of field time this year with matty melt looping passes to roddy rhe dropster
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Randy Ezra
August 7th, 2012
9:28 am
Thanks for the article!
This guy is a great athlete- shoots a jump shot 2 feet off the floor, is fast, can tackle and can also fill in for kickoffs. if not the falcons he has a place in the NFL. He is also a fantastic actor, smart- really smart and one of the best people you will ever meet.
I usually just read but....
August 7th, 2012
2:38 pm
He could be the neighborhood watchman if he doesn’t make the team.