POSITIVES
- Dynamic cornerback with versatility to excel in both zone and man coverage. Maintains leverage and awareness, positioning himself well against multiple threats.
- Impressive footwork during backpedals, staying balanced with the ability to plant and change direction swiftly.
- Outstanding ball skills, tracking the ball in the air and catching away from his frame.
- Aggressive run defender who quickly diagnoses plays, engages blockers, and supports against the run.
NEGATIVES
- Lacks ideal functional strength, struggling at times to control blockers on the edge and getting disrupted at the top of routes.
- Displays some hip tightness, which can lead to initial separation on sharp routes or double moves.
- Inconsistent eye discipline, occasionally losing track of assignments by focusing too much on the backfield.
2024 STATISTICS
- Games: 12
- Tackles: 49
- TFL: 1
- INT: 5
- PBU: 7
- FR: 1
- FF: 1
- TD: 2
NOTES
- 46 career starts.
- Full name: Ra’Mello Dotson.
- Brother Meiko Dotson Jr. played at Florida Atlantic and Florida State.
- Former 3-star recruit (2020 class via 247Sports).
- 2024: First Team All-Big 12 selection.
OVERVIEW
Ra’Mello Dotson is a long, active cornerback with notable experience and a competitive mindset. His combination of length, ball skills, and versatility makes him a standout player in the Jayhawks‘ secondary. He thrives in both zone and man coverage, consistently demonstrating excellent positioning and leverage. Dotson’s ability to track and secure the ball enhances his turnover potential, as reflected in his standout 2024 campaign.
In run defense, Dotson is aggressive and quick to react, but his lack of functional strength and occasional tackling inconsistencies require attention. While his tight hips limit fluidity in transitions, his overall skill set positions him as a valuable addition to an NFL roster.
PROJECTION
Dotson is projected as a fourth-round pick with starting potential in a zone-heavy scheme. His ball-hawking ability and competitiveness in the run game make him an appealing developmental prospect.
GRADE
6.6 (Potential Role Player – 4th Round)
OVERALL RANK: 135
POSITION RANK: CB20
PRO COMPARISON: Kindle Vildor
