Jahan Dotson NFL Draft Predictions, Stats & Profile
By FairwayJay

Updated (Thursday, April 28, 9:59 p.m. ET): Jahan Dotson went No. 16 to the Washington Commanders, who traded back with the Saints. Dotson rounds out a suddenly-dangerous Washington WR corps. For our full pick-by-pick analysis, click here.
Jahan Dotson saved his best for last as a senior at Penn State. The speedy receiver will be rewarded as one of the leading wide receivers in the 2022 NFL Draft and potential late first round draft pick.
If you're looking to familiarize yourself with the 22-year-old, here's everything you need to know about the Nittany Lions star receiver as he makes the transition to the NFL.
Jahan Dotson Mock Draft 2022
ESPN's predictions are from Mel Kiper and Todd McShay's latest mock draft. CBS Sports' predictions are from Ryan Wilson's latest mock draft. Sporting News' projections are from Vinnie Iyer's latest mock draft.
ESPN: Kansas City Chiefs (No. 29)
CBS Sports: Cleveland Browns (No. 44)
Sporting News: Green Bay Packers (No. 28)
Jahan Dotson Draft Stock & Draft Projection
Round 1
- Green Bay Packers (No. 28) - 1
- Kansas City Chiefs (No. 29) - 1
Round 2
- Cleveland Browns (No. 44) - 1
The speedy Dotson is a vertical threat who could be targeted by the Chiefs or Packers to replace All-Pro receivers. HIs positional flexibility and skills allows him to play in the slot, or outside as an X or Z receiver in the NFL. As a late first round pick, Dotson could begin his NFL career catching passes from future Hall of Fame QBs Aaron Rodgers or Patrick Mahomes.
Jahan Dotson NFL Draft Odds
NFL Draft odds from FanDuel Sportsbook have Dotson -135 to be a top-32 pick (first round) in the 2022 NFL Draft. His over/under is set at 32.5, with -148 odds on the under. Two of the three highlighted mock drafts have him going late in the first round with over 32.5 at +112.
While he won't be one of the first wide receivers selected like Garrett Wilson of Ohio State or Drake London of USC, teams can still land a solid WR in a deep class.
Pro Football Focus gave Dotson a grade of 87.5 in 2021 - the highest grade given to an offensive player from Penn St. since 2014.
Jahan Dotson Stats
2021: Penn State Nittany Lions
- 91 receptions, 1,182 yards, 12 TDs
2020: Penn State Nittany Lions
- 52 receptions, 884 yards, 8 TDs
2019: Penn State Nittany Lions
- 27 receptions, 486 yards, 5 TDs
2018: Penn State Nittany Lions
- 13 receptions, 203 yards, 0 TDs
Dotson was voted first team All Big Ten by the conference media in 2021, and he finished his Penn State career second in school history in both career (183) and single-season receptions after catching 91 balls in the 2021 season. That included the second highest single-season receiving yards (1,182) and TDs (12). His career receiving yards (2,757) is fourth all time at Penn State..
Jahan Dotson Height, Weight & 40-Yard Dash
All height, weight and workout information is from NFL.com.
- Height: 5'11"
- Weight: 178lbs
- 40-Yard Dash: 4.43
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