Elijah Dotson
Elijah Dotson
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Alex Pallone | Prep Redzone Scout
Ever since he transferred to Belleville, Elijah has shot up just about everyone’s rankings- including mine.
Elijah is as explosive as they come- that’s a massive reason why he’s headed to Michigan. During his time at UofD, Elijah proved he can be a great deep-intermediate route runner, sporting elite change of direction. Plus, he has good hands, but I haven’t seen much to call his hands great. Elijah’s senior tape paints a good picture. The highlight at 0:37 shows his potential as a speed-in-space player. Elijah secures the screen, and perfectly navigates through the defense for the touchdown. 1:02 is a perfect example of Elijah’s excellent release then route running.
I’d be lying if I said I didn’t have some concerns. Namely, the first highlight on that highlight tape shows Elijah drop the ball short of the endzone. You see that from time to time in college football, and it unanimously gets clowned on- rightfully so. Also, Elijah seems to coast way too much. At worst, if he knows the ball isn’t coming to him, he can take plays off. Then, if he has an easy TD with an open field ahead, he’ll slow way down.
However, I will say that I have a decent character evaluation of him from an acquaintance at UofD Jesuit. My source tells me that Elijah is a very respectful, confident, and social person. He loves all sports, and he’s good at just about every sport he touches- zero shock there. As long as Elijah comes into Michigan and works his tail off, he has a shot to make a big mark.
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Read EvaluationTyler Graham | Prep Redzone Scout
Elijah really only played defense the night I got to watch him, but he was absolutely an impact player. Multiple times throughout that game, he was tested on screens and short routes, and he absolutely blew them up. Dotson has one of the quickest reaction times I have seen regarding play recognition and getting where he needs to be. He’s fast, athletic and has the football IQ to give him a huge leg up on the competition. Elijah is a high D1 kid who I think will flourish at Michigan!
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Read EvaluationOliver West | Prep Redzone Scout
The other Great Lakes State standout to make the list of 2025s blowing up on the recruiting trail, University of Detroit Jesuit 6’2, 175 lb. athlete Elijah Dotson is also a decorated track & field competitor with a growing list of accolades on the gridiron as well. A 4x T&F AAU junior Olympian in the 400M and 100M hurdles, Dotson is already an All-State hurdler in high school and has been named All-Catholic, All-Detroit, and All-Region for his football exploits to boot. College suitors are taking notice, and once the new year rolled around, Dotson earned offers from Pitt, Central Michigan, Bowling Green State, Penn State, Louisville, Miami (OH), and Western Michigan. He also has visited WMU, Pitt, Miami (OH), Michigan, Alabama, Auburn, Troy, LSU, Memphis, Mississippi State, and Michigan State to stay busy this offseason, and the 6’2, 175 lber. is in a great spot to improve upon his sophomore campaign of 40 receptions for 650 yards and six TDs, with a KOR TD and two INTs to sweeten the pot. The track speed shows up big time in his sophomore film and helps him turn routine catches and returns into splash plays, and he’s also outstanding at playing the ball in the air and high-pointing tough catches through contact and tight coverage. Dotson also shows off some shake at the LOS in his releases, the skills to cut off his routes cleanly, and acceleration from a dead stop. He’s a fast, controlled, and playmaking wideout who is lethal after the catch. More offers are coming!
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