Mello Dotson
| Kansas Jayhawks – No. 3 | |
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| Position | Cornerback |
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| Personal information | |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career history | |
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| High school | Mainland (Daytona Beach, Florida) |
Ra'Mello Dotson is an American college football cornerback for the Kansas Jayhawks.
Early life
[edit]Dotson attended Mainland High School in Daytona Beach, Florida. Coming out of high school, Dotson was rated as a two-star recruit and held offers from schools such as Central Michigan, FAU, Kansas, and Georgia State.[1] Ultimately, Dotson committed to play college football for the Kansas Jayhawks.[2][3]
College career
[edit]In his first three collegiate seasons from 2020 through 2022, Dotson appeared in 28 games, where he notched 90 tackles with one being for a loss, seven pass deflections, three interceptions, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery.[4][5][6][7] During week two of the 2023 season, Dotson hauled in an interception as he helped lead the Jayhawks to a win over the Illinois Fighting Illini.[8] In week ten, Dotson intercepted a pass that he returned 50 yards for a touchdown in a win over the Iowa State Cyclones.[9] Dotson finished the 2023 season, notching 48 tackles with three being for a loss, a sack, 11 pass deflections, four interceptions, and two touchdowns.[10] In week one of the 2024 season, Dotson intercepted a pass which he returned 33 yards for a touchdown, as he helped the Jayhawks to a season-opening win over the Lindenwood Lions.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ Dean, Zach (5 February 2020). "National Signing Day: Mainland's Ra'Mello Dotson picks Kansas". Daytona Beach News-Journal. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ Smith, Benton (5 February 2020). "Jayhawks add CBs Dotson and Bryant, DE Anokwuru to 2020 class on National Signing Day". KU Sports. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ Kirby, Jon (2 February 2020). "Ra'Mello Dotson breaks down Kansas visit, final decision". Rivals.com. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ "Ra'Mello Dotson". Sports Reference. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ Guskey, Jordan (8 August 2024). "Kansas football's Cobee Bryant, Mello Dotson ready to be Big 12's top cornerback duo". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ Reinhardt, Landon (11 December 2023). "Kansas cornerback announces plans to return next fall". KSNT.com. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ Blake, Joe (15 September 2023). "Mello Dotson playing with more confidence". Rivals.com. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ Peery, Wade (9 September 2023). "Kansas defensive back Mello Dotson snatches interception vs. Illinois in third quarter". On3.com. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ Guskey, Jordan (4 November 2023). "Kansas football cornerback Mello Dotson exits Iowa State game in 1st half after injury". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ Kinley, Glenn; Green, PJ (2 July 2024). "Kansas DB tandem Bryant, Dotson named preseason All-Big 12". FOX4KC.com. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ Guskey, Jordan (2 September 2024). "Inside Kansas football CB Mello Dotson's mindset, before latest interception, touchdown". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved 10 November 2024.