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Elijah Dotson

RB

Elijah Dotson is an NFL RB. He last played in 2024 with ATL, a career spanning 2 NFL seasons.

Size

5'9", 202#

College

Northern Colorado

Draft

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Seasons

2023–2024

2023 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
46.4

34th percentile among RBs · limited sample

1 games · 6 touches

Volume×0.1-0.85
Receiving×0.14+0.08
Total EPA×0.24+0.34
Conversion×0.1-0.31
Ball security×0.06+0.10
Yards/carry×0.12-0.25
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.48

2023 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size14▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency26▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry35▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion37▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving58▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security43▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume22▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency6▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2023LAC46.416213

Career profile

Across 1 NFL season on file, Elijah Dotson has played in 1 regular-season game, all with LAC.

He has rushed for 6 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 2 passes for 13 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Career highs (regular season)

2023 splits

regular season

2023 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2TEN6 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD38.3

Elijah Dotson — common questions

What position does Elijah Dotson play?
Elijah Dotson is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Elijah Dotson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Elijah Dotson has played for LAC (2023).
Where did Elijah Dotson go to college?
Elijah Dotson played college football at Northern Colorado.
How many touchdowns has Elijah Dotson scored?
Elijah Dotson has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Elijah Dotson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Elijah Dotson rated 46.4 for 2023, the 34th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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