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Dolphins RB Jeff Wilson Jr. dives into The Fish Tank podcast

He’s always felt a connection to his current head coach.

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The Miami Dolphins jumped back on the field this week with their mandatory minicamp, and off the field, fans have a chance to “dive in” with the team’s staple podcast – “The Fish Tank.”

Usually a look into the past, this podcast is a fan favorite hosted by the duo of Seth Levit, formerly of the team’s public relations department, and legendary Dolphins wide receiver O.J. McDuffie. It’s always a bonus when a current Dolphin takes the dive into the tank, and running back Jeff Wilson Jr joined the fellas to talk football.

Wilson joined the Dolphins last season in a November trade with the San Fransisco 49ers and was reunited in Miami with running back teammate Raheem Mostert, and their former running game coordinator there, Mike McDaniel, who’s, of course, now the head coach for the aqua and orange.

As Wilson told Levit and McDuffie, his football journey started in Texas, and he detailed his youth in terms of spending time both in Dallas, as well as East Texas, having divorced parents. Wilson said that his time as both a city and country boy gave him “the best of both worlds.”

His father was a collegiate running back in his own right, so Wilson had the name recognition and would be told stories of his dad’s football accomplishments in his Texas hometown. As Wilson mentioned, these stories motivated him to make his own name for himself.

Wilson also told tales of watching the legendary Adrian Peterson, another Texas native, in high school. Peterson and Wilson were both from Palestine, Texas. Wilson described the viewing experience of the running back to Levit and McDuffie saying, “Greatness was right there, so it was hard not to try to reach for it.”

Wilson talked about his recruitment process while in high school, and how he ended up playing collegiately at North Texas. He had tremendous junior and senior years in 2016-17, and in those seasons, he totaled 2,151 yards and 30 rushing touchdowns. He finished his four years at North Texas as their fourth all-time rusher with 3,205 yards, third in rushing touchdowns with 32 and fourth in all-purpose yards with 4,009.

Ending up as an undrafted free agent in 2018 for the 49ers, Wilson attributed his success to “Mike,” as he affectionately spoke about his head coach. Wilson described that at the time, it was McDaniel who showed confidence in his ability for the NFL game.

Wilson said that he felt a certain energy about his coach, even when he was the San Fransisco run-game coordinator and came to North Texas to see him play. Wilson said that he knew that McDaniel had head coaching ability and eventually would become one.

As for his presence in Miami as a head coach, Wilson said, “If you can come in and grab a group of men that early, and make them get behind and follow you…obviously with the help of your coaches and staff and everybody around the facility, but if you can get a group of men to believe in you that fast; that speaks for itself.”

Wilson went on to talk about his once again backfield teammate Mostert.

“It’s like you get to play in the league with your actual brother,” Wilson said. “I call his sons my nephew, he calls my son his nephew.”

Last season in Miami, not counting Wilson’s games in San Francisco, he and Mostert combined for 1,283 yards on 265 carries. Which was good for a 4.8-yard per-carry average. Wilson added his personal expectations, goals and aspirations, as well as a bit of what is ahead for him and the Dolphins this season.

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Dolphins DE Emmanuel Ogbah speaks on philanthropic efforts on ‘The Fish Tank’

From the trip with NFL Africa to his hopes to build a community center in Houston.

The NFL draft process has come and gone, and football clubs are heading back into a relative swing of things at their respective facilities. Including behind-the-scenes folks, such as podcasters on the Miami Dolphins Podcast Network, like “The Fish Tank.”

Co-hosts, Seth Levit and O.J. McDuffie welcomed a rare, currently-rostered Dolphin into their studio, as the staple podcast specializes in bringing former Dolphin legends into “The Tank.”

With action brewing again in Miami Gardens, Levit opened the show by saying, “There is a buzz in the building.”

Diving in on Tuesday was defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah. Signing with the Dolphins in 2020 after a year with the Kansas City Chiefs, Ogbah had a productive season with nine sacks and repeated the feat in 2021.

Following those seasons, Ogbah earned a new, rich contract in last year’s offseason, as he inked a four-year deal with Miami worth $65.4 million. Unfortunately, the pass-rusher was bit by the injury bug midway into the 2022 season, suffering a torn tricep in the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns in Week 10.

As he describes in the show with Levit and McDuffie, Ogbah compared the injury, in a starting over sense, much like his family started from scratch as immigrants, arriving in the United States from Nigeria when Ogbah was nine years old.

Ogbah cited the hard work and dedication of his father, driving a total of four hours a day to and from work to provide for his family in a new country. So, as a football player, it’s something the veteran defender is handling with relative ease.

The guys and Ogbah went on to discuss the “NFL Africa” program, in which Ogbah and other stars traveled across the Atlantic to Kenya to be football ambassadors to young athletes, teaching fundamentals of football and running drills.

Joining Ogbah were, Brian Asamoah of the Minnesota Vikings (Ghana), Arnold Ebiketie from the Atlanta Falcons (Cameroon), Paulson Adebo of the New Orleans Saints (Benin) and Ikem Ekwonu of the Carolina Panthers (Nigeria).

Ogbah mentioned the ages of the players were 16-21, and when asked if there were any potential future Dolphins, he described at least one prospect in detail. For those specifics, you simply have to listen yourself, but Ogbah did say that the answer was, “1000%.”

Ogbah went on to discuss the program, the joy it was being able to be back to his home continent and his own charitable endeavor, the “Rise Above Foundation.” The defensive end says that the mission of the organization is to create ways for youth to have a “sustainable program to help their long-term achievement.”

Ogbah’s philanthropic goals go beyond this program and his football camps, with hopes of creating a community center in his hometown back in Houston.

Dive into “The Fish Tank” to hear about his efforts and thoughts on and off of the field.

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Penn State’s all-time first-round NFL draft picks

Every Penn State football player ever drafted in the first round of the NFL draft in school history.

In the history of the NFL draft, only a handful of schools have had more players drafted by NFL franchises than Penn State. The Nittany Lions have sent over 360 players through the NFL draft over the years, and that number continues to climb every year. And when it comes to first-round picks, Penn State has had a solid number of those as well, including some top draft picks.

Lenny Moore, arguably the best player in Penn State football history, is appropriately the first player in program history to be selected by an NFL franchise in the NFL draft. Since then, Penn State players have been selected in the first round numerous times through the decades with players like Shane Conlan, Blair Thomas, Ki-Jana Carter, LaVar Arrington, Saquon Barkley, and Micah Parsons.

Here is a look at every first-round NFL draft pick in Penn State history, starting with the first.

Dolphins Challenge Cancer raises event-record $10 million over weekend

What an incredible turnout for a great cause!

Prior to the sun rising on Saturday morning above the pristine sight of Hard Rock Stadium, the 13th Annual Dolphins Challenge Cancer event sent its first wave of cyclists to begin a 100-mile ride. 

Since 2010, the DCC has contributed more than $53 million to cancer research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, not even including this year’s rolling tally, which goes through March.

The DCC stands as the largest fundraising event in the NFL and represents the largest known philanthropic pledge in all professional sports. In what is truly a #OneTeamOneFight mentality, the Miami Dolphins have partnered with the University of Miami and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and the 2023 ride and walk had a record of over 5,000 participants and donors. 

The event had waves of 100, 55, 35, and 15 miles for the cyclists, and there was a 5K walk as well. Highlighting the 55-mile ride, was No. 54 himself, Hall of Famer, Zach Thomas. 

Once again, Hall of Famer, Zach Thomas. 

It’s to be noted that Thomas was certainly one of the stars of the event, as even DCC Executive Director, Javier Sanchez recognized him prior to starting the ride saying, “our very own, Hall-of-Famer, Zach Thomas.” Hundreds of fans had conversations with Thomas, took selfies, and enjoyed some well-earned food and beverages. 

Thomas’ draft-class-mate from 1996 defensive back Shawn Wooden, was among the participants as was former Dolphin, and current defensive assistant coach, Sam Madison.

The event essentially had a 53-man roster of Dolphins players past and present support this initiative. In a surprise appearance, former Dolphins fan favorite, wide-receiver, and special teamer, Mack Hollins made a return ride to Miami Gardens and the DCC. Hollins was even a board member of this event and returned to continue his support. This is a testament to Hollins, as he played in Las Vegas for the Raiders in the 2022 season, however still supports this great cause. When getting a chance to speak with Hollins, and inquiring if there is a potential of a return to Hard Rock Stadium, his answer was simply not a no. 

Additionally, fans of all ages and generations were able to speak to and share stories with Dolphin legends such as Mark Duper, Nat Moore and John Offerdahl in the “Heavy Hitters” tent for the top fundraisers.

As for the current Dolphins, among the supporters and riders, rising star pass-rusher, Jaelan Phillips was a 100-mile rider, to no shock to anyone.  Along with Phillips, fellow defenders like Christian Wilkins and Jevon Holland were in cycling gear. Skylar Thompson participated as well, and even dropped by “The Fish Tank,” where co-hosts of the popular Dolphins podcast Seth Levit and former Dolphins great O.J. McDuffie chatted with the quarterback, fresh off his rookie season. 

Adding a 5K walk to this event, many more participants sans bike were treated to a send-off by Head Coach Mike McDaniel, who remarkably was wearing a sweatsuit, and most assuredly had a killer pair of kicks to match. 

Coach worked the microphone energizing the crowd saying, “are we ready to walk with a lot of intent, real fast! I can’t tell you enough how inspiring this fan base is, your support is real and everybody in the organization, players included.”

McDaniel hit on the core message of the event, and the community by saying this effort, “is truly one team.” McDaniel walked among the fans and supporters and participants in the 5K and didn’t seem to break a sweat despite the attire.

Introducing McDaniel, Dolphins VP/CEO Tom Garfinkel addressed the crowd as well. “Thank you to everybody, congratulations, for the first time ever, the DCC is going to raise over $10 Million for the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.”

Over $10 Million over the weekend. 

In what was a remarkable and poignant experience for so many, the effort and dedication the DCC puts into fighting cancer is nothing short of inspirational. Philanthropy and charity have been the cornerstones of the Dolphins organization from an off-field standpoint and among sports best.

It goes to what Garfinkel said the second he was introduced by Sanchez, “we fight cancer together, you don’t have to have cancer to fight cancer.”

There is still time to donate and support this amazing cause, as the fundraising continues through March. It was an honor to personally walk among some amazing fans and supporters of the team and the DCC, and for those who participated and donated, thank you on behalf of everyone who has been directly or indirectly affected by cancer.

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O.J. McDuffie talks 2022 Dolphins, Zach Thomas and Miami fan cruise

The legend always has some great insight.

Now that the Kansas City Chiefs are Super Bowl Champions following a 38-35 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles this past Sunday, the 2022 NFL season is in the books. Another chapter of football concludes, and we can all turn the page to the 2023 offseason and all that comes with it.

Football has turned into a 12-month sport in many regards, and although the February championship game is over, fans have the re-signing period, free agency, the NFL Combine and draft to look forward to all before organized team activities and training camp hits.

Even better, for fans of the Miami Dolphins, although the season ended sooner than anyone wanted, the rest of the party is just getting started. I had the joy and opportunity to speak with former Miami legendary wide receiver O.J. McDuffie, and we discussed the 2022 season as well as some incredible events upcoming in this Dolphins’ community.

McDuffie and I had a fun talk about the announcement of his teammate, Zach Thomas, into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Finally being recognized for his sensational career, Thomas will be enshrined among the immortals this August in Canton, Ohio. McDuffie reminisced about his memories of playing with Thomas and even told a great story of the time he knew the linebacker was a special player.

While the celebration of Thomas will see thousands of Miami faithful flock to Canton this summer to honor a hero, a few months before will be another opportunity for fans to bring back memories of watching their favorite players and team.

McDuffie is one of 35 Miami legends to be sailing on the MSC Seascape for a Dolphins Fan Cruise experience that’s as once-in-a-lifetime as the Perfect season of 1972. Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of that 17-0 Super Bowl Championship season for the Dolphins, legends such as Larry Csonka, Larry Little, Mercury Morris and more from the ’72 team will be onboard. Joining McDuffie and the residents of “Perfectville,” will be more Hall-of-Famers in Dwight Stephenson and the man himself, quarterback Dan Marino.

The list goes on as joining the crew will be The Marks Brothers, Clayton and Duper, Nat Moore, Ronnie Brown, Richmond Webb and many more legends including a few of those “Killer Bees” from Miami’s defensive units of the 1980s.

We discussed all of this and more in the video below and a special thanks to O.J. McDuffie. You can hear McDuffie on his popular Miami Dolphins Podcast Network show, “The Fish Tank.”

A staple in the Dolphins community and charitable efforts, McDuffie’s Catch81 Foundation does outstanding work within the South Florida community, most recently with a holiday toy drive and Strikes for Kids bowling events.

Join the fun from April 2-9, and set sail for an adventure like no other aboard the brand-new MSC Seascape for seven nights, sailing to several Caribbean destinations, including Ocean Cay, Bahamas, Nassau, Bahamas, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Puerto Plata and the Dominican Republic.

Contact Karen Mason of First Class Cruises, the Dolphins Fan Cruise Travel Concierge, to get access to the DolphinsWire special access private meet and greets with the legends to sail away with the NFL Hall of Famers in April. Remember to mention that you are a reader of “DolphinsWire.”
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Miami Dolphins fan cruise set to sail in April

A chance to enjoy the Caribbean with a number of former Dolphins.

In the same year that the franchise celebrates the 50th anniversary of their 1972 perfect season, the party extends to sea in a memorable experience waiting for Miami Dolphins fans of all ages.

Not only will the cruise allow you to embark from Miami, but you will also be welcomed on the industry’s newest ship the MSC Seascape! In addition to some amazing amenities, ship features and activities, onboard will be a slew of 1972 Dolphins from the 17-0 “Perfectville” team.

Of course, when you see that word, you know the mayor of that town, Mercury Morris, will be on the cruise. The running back will be joined by his backfield-mate, the great Hall-of-Fame fullback Larry Csonka. Fellow champion Larry Little, another Dolphins Hall of Famer, will be on the Seascape as well.

In addition to the 1972 team, the most prolific Dolphin of them all, Dan Marino, will be there, as well as his top four all-time targets. The Marks Brothers, Clayton and Duper, as well as O.J. McDuffie and Nat Moore will all represent the aqua and orange on board. And, just in case anyone tries to get too, too close to No. 13, Richmond Webb and Dwight Stephenson will be there, so you know he’ll be protected from more than the sun.

If you’re of a certain age, and your Dolphins clock started in the 1990s, you’ll be thrilled to know that players like Louis Oliver, Terry Kirby, Shawn Wooden and Troy Drayton will be joining in the experience.

Fan favorites like special-teamer Larry Seiple and an original swiss-army-knife type in Jim “Crash” Jensen are among the 35 Miami Dolphin legends scheduled to be on the seven-night cruise. There will even be a Wildcat sighting with Ronnie Brown joining the fun.

Remember the famous “hook-and-lateral” play against the San Diego Chargers in 1981? You can watch Tony Nathan score in highlights, or you can get a chance to talk to him about it directly.

With outstanding food onboard, the culinary critics will be there making sure of it, as restauranteurs, Kim Bokamper and Bob Baumhower will be approving the menus. Bokamper and Baumhower are a few of the “Killer Bee” defensive players from the Dolphins’ 1980s teams, and throw in Bob Brudzinski, yet another owner of a sports restaurant, who’ll be taste-testing from deck to deck.

With the number of exclusive activities scheduled for the Dolphins Fan Cruise guests, on-ship and at certain destinations, you’ll have the opportunity to talk and vacation with heroes from players across the history of the Miami franchise that has seen five Super Bowls and two Lombardi Trophies.

Certainly, a likely pair to document parts of this trip will be Dolphin players turned broadcasters, Jimmy Cefalo and Joe Rose. Both were former receivers for Miami and are now popular media figures in South Florida. Rose is the host of “The Joe Rose Show” on WQAM 560 as well as the color man next to Cefalo, who’s the Dolphins’ play-by-play man on the radio. Bokamper is also part of the Dolphins broadcast team.

The cruise sails April 2-9, and, throughout the week, there will be countless activities, events and competitions with fellow fans and the Dolphins as you sail the turquoise waters of the Caribbean. The ticket price includes all the special events with the Dolphins players, activities and competitions.

Some of the features include a welcome aboard party, player introductions and highlight reels, photo opportunities, basketball shootouts, quarterback competition, karaoke competition, trivia contests, a Talent show, and more. There’s even an ambassador program that can gain you access to super-VIP events with exclusive time and access to the players.

With a private island stop at MSC’s exclusive Ocean Cay beach in the Bahamas, as well as a private beach party with the Dolphins at another port-of-call in Nassau, you’ll also have destinations to look forward to in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.

More legends are set to be announced in the coming days, so check the Dolphins’ website for the latest information.

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2022 NFL Draft: Jahan Dotson drafted by Washington Commanders

Jahan Dotson was selected by Washington Commanders in the first round of the 2022 NFL draft.

One of Penn State’s top all-time wide receivers is now officially an NFL player. [autotag]Jahan Dotson[/autotag] was selected in the first round of the 2022 NFL draft by the Washington Commanders with the No. 16 pick in the first round.

Dotson accounted for 2,757 career receiving yards and 25 receiving touchdowns (27 total touchdowns) in four seasons with Penn State. Dotson is Penn State’s fourth all-time leader in career receiving yards and is tied for the second-most receiving touchdowns in school history. Only [autotag]Bobby Engram[/autotag] has more touchdowns than Dotson in Penn State history.

Dotson is the first wide receiver from Penn State to be selected in the first round since 2003 when [autotag]Bryant Johnson[/autotag] was selected by the Arizona Cardinals with the 17th overall pick. Dotson is the fourth wide receiver from Penn State to ever be selected in the first round, joining Johnson, [autotag]O.J. McDuffie[/autotag] (1993, Miami Dolphins), and [autotag]Kenny Jackson[/autotag] (1984, Philadelphia Eagles).

Dotson is now the first wide receiver to be coached by James Franklin to be selected in the first round. Dotson is also Franklin’s highest-draft pick at receiver, beating out KJ Hamler (No. 46 overall in 2020) and Jordan Matthews (Vanderbilt, No. 42 overall in 2014).

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Jaelan Phillips’ interview shows again that ‘The Fish Tank’ has become a must-listen for Dolphins fans

Jaelan Phillips joined the show on Tuesday to discuss his path to the NFL and his time with the organization.

Fans of the Miami Dolphins have had a very enjoyable offseason, with a slew of transactions that have sent shock waves across the NFL.  Not only has Miami given fans hope for a bright 2022 season and beyond, but there are also aspects of Dolphins football that nobody can take away – the history and the hope.

Luckily, and almost as if it’s a spoiling of riches, there’s a show on the Miami Dolphins Podcast Network called The Fish Tank. The dynamic duo of two-time Dolphins team MVP O.J. McDuffie and former media department and public relations guru Seth Levit have reeled in former Dolphins Hall of Famers and provide fans with access to it all. From stories referencing the inaugural season of 1966, through Don Shula’s arrival and eventual Perfect Season, the Dan Marino years and everything up until the present time, the podcast is a must-listen.

“The Tank” hit the podcast waves in July 2018, and immediately, there were inside stories from players like Channing Crowder, Oronde Gadsden, Nat Moore, Terry Kirby and Zach Thomas to kick things off.

Levit and McDuffie’s rapport and timing, mixed with their friendships and familiarity with the guests, lead to hidden treasures of golden anecdotes from the Dolphins fandom coupled with straight hilarity. Just tune in to any episode that Crowder appears on.

Whether it’s former players or even behind the scenes guys like a decades-long head of security or a sports public relations legend immortalized in the board game Trivial Pursuit, each and every episode of “The Fish Tank” comes with equal parts laughter, information and, most importantly, life lessons.

Episodes that go a bit deeper than the field, such as Davone Bess, Dwight Hollier and Irving Fryar, to name a few, help in tremendous ways. More often than not, there seems to be a humanistic side that comes out of the players when in “the Tank,” and inspiration is the common denominator.

While it’s always great to hear “tales from the deep” of this franchise steeped in tradition, moments and memories, current Miami players are now joining the guys.

Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa dove in recently, and, on Tuesday morning, second-year pass-rusher, Jaelan Phillips’ episode was released for Dolphins fans’ viewing pleasure.

Phillips, Miami’s first-round pick from 2021 had an outstanding rookie campaign for the Dolphins. As he jokingly chats with the hosts about his first year, he’s happy to no longer have that “rookie” tag to his name, but, for some reason, there may be three 2022 games until it’s officially lifted.

There are numerous inspirational aspects to Phillips’ appearance on the show, which he details. The path to the NFL wasn’t a smooth and easy road, and a left turn in life other than a right turn may have just taken Phillips out of football altogether.

What “The Fish Tank” does so well is connecting the fan base to the team in ways like never before, especially prior to social media. McDuffie, who was the NFL’s 1998 receptions leader, proudly wears the hat of lead Dolphins fan. The life-long Dolphin has become a friend to so many fans across the great base, and Levit continues to do amazing work, integrating football and community.

The latter runs the Jason Taylor Foundation, which specializes in philanthropy and educational resources for young people in South Florida, in addition to his work with the organization.

McDuffie and Levit have more current Dolphins on the docket for interviews, and with legends such as Taylor, Larry Csonka, Mercury Morris and Dwight Stephenson already taking the dip, all of “The Fish Tank” faithful are waiting for the big fish – Dan Marino.

At the moment, there’s no confirmation on No. 13 joining his former favorite target and one of his favorite PR men, yet there’s a strong assumption that, like all else in McDuffie’s and Levit’s careers, it’s a good bet they’ll deliver.

“The Fish Tank” is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google. The Phillips episode is a great place to start.

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Former NFL scout ranks Jahan Dotson among top receivers in 2022 NFL draft

Where does Jahan Dotson rank among the top wide receive s in this year’s NFL draft according to a former scout?

At this point, it appears to be a consensus opinion that Penn State wide receiver [autotag]Jahan Dotson[/autotag] is one of the best wide receiver prospects in the draft pool for the 2022 NFL draft. But where he ranks compared to other top receivers in the draft pool is still up for debate. And we will ultimately see where he ranks in the minds of those that matter the most when the draft picks start coming off the board next month, but until then we are left to the opinions of those in the scouting community to determine just where Dotson stands among his peers.

One person with scouting experience agrees with the masses that Dotson is certainly one of the best receivers in the draft class, one that is super deep on top-tier receiver talent. Bucky Brooks recently updated his top five wide receivers for NFL.com for the upcoming draft, and it continues to include Dotson. Dotson appears at No. 4 on Brooks’ most recent update to his receiver rankings.

Here’s what Brooks says about Dotson;

Dotson is a “catch-and-run” specialist with outstanding speed, quickness and burst. The Penn State standout is a scheme-friendly playmaker capable of filling a variety of roles as an inside-outside threat.

Brooks’ top wide receiver in the draft is USC’s Drake London, with Alabama’s Jameson Williams behind him for No. 2. Dotson comes between Ohio State’s dynamic duo of Garrett Wilson (No. 3) and Chris Olave (No. 5).

“The top of the draft board at receiver is starting to resemble an ice cream shop, with so many blue-chip prospects sorted and stacked by different flavors,” Brooks says on NFL.com. “Whether a team is searching for a big-bodied pass-catcher with dynamic red-zone skills or a shifty route runner with big-play ability, the 2022 class has it all.”

Dotson appears to be a trendy option for a late first-round draft pick according to many updated mock drafts, which would make him the first wide receiver from Penn State to be a first-round draft pick since [autotag]Bryant Johnson[/autotag] in 2003 (No. 17 to Arizona Cardinals). [autotag]O.J. McDuffie[/autotag] (No. 25 to Miami Dolphins) and [autotag]Kenny Jackson[/autotag] (1984, No. 4 to Philadelphia Eagles) are the only other Penn State wide receivers in school history to be selected in the first round.

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Jahan Dotson got emotional after smashing Penn State’s single-game receiving record

Penn State WR Jahan Dotson got a little emotional following his school-record performance against Maryland

You can have fun debating who the best wide receiver in Penn State’s program history is, but Jahan Dotson continues to make a strong case to be considered in the conversation. In his performance against Maryland in Week 10 of the 2021 season, Dotson added another debating point in his favor by not only setting a new Penn State school record, but smashing the old one in the process.

Dotson set a new Penn State school record for most receiving yards in a single game by racking up 242 yards against Maryland in a 31-14 victory on Nov. 6, 2021. Dotson now cruised past the previous record of 216 yards in a 2006 game against Northwestern.

After the game, Dotson got a bit emotional reflecting on how his family helped him get to this point in his collegiate career.

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Dotson is now the fourth player in Penn State history to have 200 receiving yards in a single game. In addition to Butler, the previous record-holder, Dotson joins O.J. McDuffie (212 yards vs. Boston College in 1992), and Bobby Engram. Engram is the only Penn State player with multiple 200-yard games with 200 yards against Rutgers in 1994 and 203 yards against Purdue in 1995.

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