Mello Dotson

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Ra'Mello Dotson
Kansas Jayhawks–No. 3
Position Cornerback
Class
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Redshirt
Senior
Personal information
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High school Mainland (Daytona Beach, Florida)
Career highlights and awards

Ra'Mello Dotson is an American college football cornerback for the Kansas Jayhawks.

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Early life

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

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]

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References

  1. ↑ Dean, Zach (5 February 2020). "National Signing Day: Mainland's Ra'Mello Dotson picks Kansas". Daytona Beach News-Journal. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. ↑ Kirby, Jon (2 February 2020). "Ra'Mello Dotson breaks down Kansas visit, final decision". Rivals.com. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  4. ↑ "Ra'Mello Dotson". Sports Reference. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. ↑ Reinhardt, Landon (11 December 2023). "Kansas cornerback announces plans to return next fall". KSNT.com. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  7. ↑ Blake, Joe (15 September 2023). "Mello Dotson playing with more confidence". Rivals.com. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  8. ↑ Peery, Wade (9 September 2023). "Kansas defensive back Mello Dotson snatches interception vs. Illinois in third quarter". On3.com. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  9. ↑ 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.
  10. ↑ Kinley, Glenn; Green, PJ (2 July 2024). "Kansas DB tandem Bryant, Dotson named preseason All-Big 12". FOX4KC.com. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  11. ↑ 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.
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