A highly-touted prospect out of Canada, Dobson was recruited by number of FBS and FCS schools, including Syracuse, Buffalo, Maine, Colgate, and Fordham.

In 2018 Dobson stepped into the starting lineup at right guard, helping guide Maine to the CAA Championship and into the final four of the FCS Playoffs.

[2] Dobson received numerous scholarship offers from FBS schools once in the transfer portal, ultimately committing to Texas State.

After his one season in San Marcos, he was named a PFF All-Sun Belt Honorable Mention while also making the Dean List.

[6] He also played in both post-season games, including the 109th Grey Cup where the Blue Bombers lost to the Toronto Argonauts.