Jahan Dotson – Receiver – 22 – Senior – Penn State
Cut : 1m78
Weight : 80kg
Estimated draft position: Second turn
Stats 2021: 91 receptions, 1,182 yards, 12 touchdowns
NFL Comparison: Kendall Wright
Strong points :
– Tracks
– Hands
– Explosiveness
– Special teams
The Penn State receiver is a player who can make a lot of NFL teams salivate. First of all, one of its main qualities is its explosiveness. He is capable of diabolical accelerations that allow him to create separations against his direct opponents.
Its second asset is its tree of tracks which is very well run as a whole. Whether it’s short, intermediate or long routes, it’s very comfortable and won’t take the wrong road. In addition, he is a ball-in-hand space eater and can win very big wins after landing.
To complete his panoply of complete receiver, he has very good hands and has a fairly low drop rate with 2%. He is not the last to attempt acrobatic receptions and he succeeds rather well.
Finally, he is also a very good returner of kicks thanks to his explosiveness and his vision of the game ball in hand.
Weak points :
– Muscular mass
– Defense in press
– Speed
Despite all his qualities for his position, Jahan Dotson has certain limits, particularly athletic.
First, he needs to gain muscle mass to compete against much more physical defenders in the NFL. He risks being manhandled when opposing cornerbacks press on him. In addition, his size will not allow him to play outside receiver in the NFL at the start of his professional career.
Finally, he does not have elite speed despite his modest size and light weight, as shown by his 40-yard dash during the Combine (4.43 yards).
The stat
5.2. This is the percentage of drops made by Jahan Dotson since the start of his career.
Possible destinations
Cleveland Browns, New England Patriots, Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs
Any team looking for a good lane runner and a player who can be useful from day one in the slot may be interested in Jahan Dotson. The Penn State wide receiver has improved year over year in the NCAA and is finally ready for the NFL. He won’t be a number one receiver at the top level, but he can be a solid number two a la Julian Edelman.
