Western Carolina University

PRONUNCIATION: CAM-ron DAB-knee or SHODD DAB-knee

2025 (Fifth-Year): Mid-year transfer to Western Carolina with one year or eligibility remaining.

Prior to Western Carolina: Spent two years at Northern Illinois after opening his collegiate career at the University of Kansas; At Northern Illinois: Between the 2023 and 2024 seasons, played in 17 games with 11 solo tackles with a pass break-up, playing in every game at cornerback and on special teams in 2023; At Kansas: Played in 23 games over the 2022 and 2021 seasons for the Jayhawks, credited with 12 tackles ... Started his first career game agaisnt Oklahoma State, making a season-high four tackles as a freshman in 2021.

High School: Was a 247 Sports composite three-star recruit…Began his high school career at Riverside Military Academy, before transferring to Cherokee Bluff HS…Played for coach Tommy Jones at Cherokee Bluff as a senior, leading team to 11-2 record…Offensively, had 19 carries for 159 yards, while catching 21 passes for 346 yards…Accounted for nine total touchdowns…Totaled 26 tackles, one interception and a fumble recovery on defense…Added one punt return for a touchdown…Played quarterback for Riverside Military, throwing for 821 yards and 12 touchdowns to just one interception in 2019 as a junior…Also rushed for 841 yards and 11 touchdowns…Had 34 tackles, nine passed defended and one interception as a junior defensive back.

Personal: Name is Cam'Ron "Shaad" Dabney ... Is the son of Shannon and Carlton Dabney ... Has four siblings, Princess, Dricka, CJ and Jamel.