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Mello Dotson joined exclusive Kansas Jayhawks company in his final season of college football.
Dotson, a Mainland grad, became the program’s first All-American selection in six years and only the 25th all-time. The 6-foot-1, 190-pound cornerback was named a Walter Camp second-team All-American, and to The Associated Press’ third team within the space of a week in mid-December.
During the 2024 season, his fifth as a member of the Jayhawks, Dotson led the Big 12 with five interceptions — tied for third-most in the Football Bowl Subdivision — and added 49 tackles and seven pass breakups. According to Pro Football Focus, opposing quarterbacks completed just 56.7% of their throws into Dotson’s coverage for an NFL passer rating of 69.1.
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Dotson turns his attention this month toward preparation for the 2025 NFL draft. He is committed to participate in the East-West Shrine Bowl on Jan. 30 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and he was invited to the NFL scouting combine beginning Feb. 27 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
The News-Journal caught up with Dotson for a phone interview as he trains in Fort Lauderdale for those showcase events.
Kansas Jayhawks cornerback Mello Dotson(3) intercepts a pass intended to Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Jayden Higgins (9) during the first quarter at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Ames, Iowa.
Mello Dotson earned his flowers as Kansas cornerback
News-Journal: You became the first Kansas cornerback named to the AP All-America teams since Aqib Talib in 2007, and you were selected first-team All-Big 12. What do those accolades mean to you with your final season officially in the books?
Dotson: It meant a lot to me because I felt like I’ve been one of the top corners in the…
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Author : Daytona Beach News-Journal
Publish date : 2025-01-19 10:01:00
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