Ratings
| * | Ovr | Pos | St | |
| 247Sports Composite | 4 | 190 | 13 | 2 |
| On3 Industry Ranking | 4 | 157 | 20 | 2 |
| 247Sports | 4 | 118 | 10 | 2 |
| On3 | 4 | – | 31 | 3 |
| ESPN | 4 | – | 21 | 5 |
| Rivals | 4 | 125 | 52 | 6 |
Vitals
| Hometown | Belleville (Mich.) |
| Projected Position | Safety |
| Height | 6-foot-2 |
| Weight | 180-pounds |
Recruiting Story
A versatile defensive back who could play anywhere in the secondary and also played wide receiver in high school, Dotson was committed to Pitt for some time. But the Belleville standout ended up seeing increased Michigan football interest late in the cycle, and after taking visits to Ann Arbor for the MSU and Oregon games, he committed two weeks before signing day.
Readiness Level
Could compete to be in the rotation in year one but is more likely going to need a year before he ends up getting into the fold due to the depth expected to be ahead of him.
Notes
- Committed Nov. 20, 2024
- Also plays basketball and runs track
- High school teammate of Bryce Underwood and was instrumental in flipping Jordan Young from Clemson
Scouting report
Here’s the scouting report from 247Sports’ Allen Trieu:
Has played safety, corner, receiver, return man and some wildcat quarterback in high school. Has above average size and plays physically. Will put his face in the action in run support and will get his hands on receivers if playing man to man. Receiver background helps in his ball skills. Versatile and can play deep in the secondary or come into the box as well as match-up one on one with slots and tight ends. Most likely projection is safety, but it is not out of the question a school could try him as a big corner. Track background speaks to his athleticism and has enough straight line speed to recover and run down plays.
Film
Original commitment story
Michigan football flips teammate of Bryce Underwood to bolster 2025 DB class