Jahan Walte Dotson is an American football wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL. The Washington Commanders selected Datson as the 16th overall pick in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. At the end of the 2023 NFL season, Dotson recorded 84 receptions and 11 touchdowns over his two seasons with the Commanders. However in August 2024, he was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles, in exchange for a third-round selection and two seventh-round picks in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Dotson initially committed to playing college basketball at UCLA, but later changed his mind and transferred to Penn State Nittany Lions in 2018. He exploded during his junior season, where he recorded 52 receptions and 8 touchdowns and received third-team All Big Ten honors in 2020. During his senior season in 2021, he recorded 91 receptions and 12 touchdowns and deservedly received the first-team All-Big Ten honors. Born on March 22, 2000, Dotson started his football career at Nazareth Area High School in Pennsylvania. In high school, he showcased his exceptional talent and scored 187 receptions, 2755 receiving yards and 40 touchdowns.
Jahan Dotson's Parents
Aldred Dotson and Robin Dotson are the parents of Jahan Dotson.
Jahan Dotson Father
Aldred 'Al' Dotson recognized his son Jahan's potential from an early age and played a crucial role in nurturing his talent. Together with his wife Robin, Al decided to move their family from East Orange, New Jersey, to Nazareth, Pennsylvania, seeking a safer environment to raise their children. According to his Instagram account, Al is an educator and works in the Hospitality Management at HGI Allentown West.
Jahan Dotson Mother
Robin Dotson is the mother of Jahan Dotson. In 2019, just before Jahan's second year at Penn State, she was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a type of bone marrow cancer. Despite her challenging battle, Robin remained a steadfast supporter of her son's football career, even watching his first two college touchdown receptions from her hospital bed. After undergoing stem cell transplant treatment, Robin achieved remission for two years.
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A. Jahan Dotson is 24 years old, as of September 2024. He was born on March 22, 2000.
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