Mello Dotson is a collegiate football cornerback who formerly represented Kansas from 2020 to 2024. At the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, he measured in at 6’1 and 192 lbs, with an arm length of 31.5 inches and a hand size of above 8.5 inches. His prospect grade, 5.69, projects him to compete for a role in the bottom of the roster or become a practice squad member at the next level. His Next Gen Stats score of 68 is considered average, as per Next Gen Stats (via NFL’s official website).
Dotson committed to the Kansas Jayhawks football program, where he played from 2020 until the end of the 2024 season. Mello’s five years at Kansas saw him take the field 53 times. Dotson became a regular in the lineup as soon as his sophomore year and saw playing time in each game for the Jayhawks that year, including 8 starts. Following that, Dotson became a staple in Kansas’ secondary, anchoring the Jayhawks' defense for the next three years. During his 2023 campaign, Dotson was tied for the team lead in interceptions and also led the whole team in pass breakups (via Kansas Jayhawks' official website). PFF gave him a grade of 77.1 for his 2024 season campaign, as per Pro Football Focus’s official website.
Mello Dotson's hometown
Mello Dotson's hometown is Daytona Beach, Florida, USA. He attended Mainland High School, where the head coach, Scott Wilson, took him under his wing. As a senior, Dotson collected 46 total tackles and five interceptions (via Kansas Jayhawks' official website).
Mello Dotson's birthplace
Mello Dotson was born on February 19, 2002, in Daytona Beach, Florida, USA, as per Kansas Jayhawks' official website.
Mello Dotson's nationality
According to NFL’s official website, Mello Dotson is an American national who is a native of Daytona Beach, Florida.
FAQs on Mello Dotson
A. Mello Dotson played for the Kansas Jayhawks during his collegiate career.
A. Mello Dotson weighs around 192 lbs, as per NFL's official website.
A. Mello Dotson stands at 6 ft 1 in, as per NFL's official website.
