Kevin Dotson is an American football offensive guard for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). Dotson was born in West Point, Mississippi and grew up in Plaquemine, Louisiana. He attended Plaquemine High School, where he played football with his twin brother Kenny.
He played college football in Louisiana. Dotson was selected in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL draft, 135th overall, by the Pittsburgh Steelers. He made his NFL debut on September 14, 2020, in the season opener against the New York Giants, entering the game at right guard to replace injured starter Stefen Wisniewski.
Dotson made his first career start the following week on September 20, 2020, against the Denver Broncos. Dotson entered the 2021 season as the Steelers starting left guard. He started the first nine games before suffering an ankle injury in Week 10. He was placed on injured reserve on November 20, 2021.
Kevin Dotson Contract
Current Contract:
| Year | Age | Basic Salary | Sign Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 24 | $610,000 | $164,704 |
| 2021 | 25 | $780,000 | $164,704 |
| 2022 | 26 | $895,000 | $164,704 |
| 2023 | 27 | $1,010,000 | $164,704 |
Kevin Dotson NFL Draft
Dotson was selected in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL draft, 135th overall, by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Kevin Dotson PFF
Dotson was then asked about his high grades in pass protection compared to run blocking per Pro Football Focus and if he thinks that he can improve as a run blocker specifically in 2022 in order to help take Pittsburgh’s running game out of the bottom of the barrel compared to the last few seasons.
Kevin Dotson College
He played college football in Louisiana.
Kevin Dotson Madden Rating
On Madden NFL 23, Kevin Dotson has an Overall Rating of 74 with Power Archetype and has a Default Stride Awkward Running Style. The above line graph shows his Madden 23 Rating Weekly Movement while below are his Madden 23 Attributes.