Is Jahan Dotson the Next Rookie Sensation?
- Darryl White
- Apr 26, 2022
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 16
Our thoughts on 2022 NFL rookie wide receiver Jahan Dotson.
Measurables:
5'10.5" 187 lbs., 181 lbs. at his Pro Day.
4.43 forty-yard dash.
36” vertical, 10’1” broad jump.
95th percentile target share.
90th percentile college dominator.
"Jahan Dotson should should shoot up draft boards. If you want him, you will need to go get him."
Strengths:
Dotson displays his speed at all times and excels at double-moves resulting in him being open downfield.
His twitchy lower body helps him separate at the line of scrimmage.
Jahan has strong hands. He finished 2021 with only two drops on 138 targets.
He tracks the ball well and attacks the ball like a larger receiver despite being 5'11".
Ten of his 21 career touchdowns came on receptions of 40-plus yards.
He plays all over the field, including two seasons as a punt returner averaging 14 yards per return.
Dotson finished second in catches, receiving yards, and touchdowns at Penn State.
A true track star in high school, winning state championships in 4x100 relay and long jump combined with regional state titles in the 100m and 200m.
He has a huge catch radius and stretches out to bail out his quarterback by finding empty space or catching poorly thrown balls.
When targeted, his quarterback had a 119 quarterback rating.
In 2021, he tied three other receivers for the most 20-plus-yard catches with 11.
Weaknesses:
Dotson is just another receiver that needs to add on to his frame as he can be knocked off his route by defenders.
His size might be the reason for his low success rate on contested balls.
Occasionally, Dotson uses his body instead of his hands to finish a catch.
Despite his separation skills, we are surprised he didn’t force more missed tackles.
Scouting Report
If you are looking for a late first-round wide receiver, there may be no better option than Jahan Dotson. Coaches will find a way to get him on the field. His ability to play inside and outside, combined with his experience on special teams, means he will be a fantasy contributor as a rookie. He indeed can be a star wide receiver. Don't draft him at your peril.
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