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Jahan Dotson

WR

A 1st-round pick (16th overall) in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Penn State, Jahan Dotson has built an NFL career since. Now with ATL, he's in his 5th NFL season. Last season's 33.0 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 9th percentile among WRs, below average for the position. His deep threat stands out most — the 95th percentile at the position. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 132 catches for 1,755 yards and 14 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 184#

College

Penn State

Draft

Rd 1, 16th overall (2022)

Seasons

2022–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
44.3

35th percentile among WRs · limited sample

6 games · 22 targets

Role×0.14-0.31
Hands×0.1+1.00
Volume×0.12+0.34
Total EPA×0.22-0.85
EPA/target×0.3-1.28
Yards/target×0.12+1.35

Week 1 projection · @ PIT

Methodology
Rec1.9 (0–4)58% 1.5+
Rec1.9 (0–4)58% 1.5+
Rec1.9 (0–4)58% 1.5+
Rec1.9 (0–4)58% 1.5+
Rec1.9 (0–4)58% 1.5+
Rec1.9 (0–4)58% 1.5+
Rec1.9 (0–4)58% 1.5+
Rec yds27.5 (6.4–48.6)55% 25.5+
Rec yds27.5 (6.4–48.6)55% 25.5+
Rec yds27.5 (6.4–48.6)55% 25.5+
Rec yds27.5 (6.4–48.6)55% 25.5+
Rec yds27.5 (6.4–48.6)55% 25.5+
Rec yds27.5 (6.4–48.6)55% 25.5+
Rec yds27.5 (6.4–48.6)55% 25.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)13% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)13% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)13% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)13% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)13% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)13% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)13% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed53▶

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

Burst28▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility4▶

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

Size23▶

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

Receiving

Hands12▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat95▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability44▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share44▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share89▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency8▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume70▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026ATL44.36112362
2025PHI25.515182621
2024PHI39.5141319216
2023WAS3317495184
2022WAS64.812-7355237

Career profile

Across 5 NFL seasons on file, Jahan Dotson has played in 64 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: WAS (2022–2023), PHI (2024–2025), ATL (2026).

He has rushed for 6 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 132 passes for 1,755 yards and 14 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2022 with WAS: 523 yards and 7 touchdowns in 12 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2022: a 64.8, in the 85th percentile among WRs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home3
7
2.3/g
152
51/g
1
Away3
4
1.3/g
84
28/g
1
In division2
4
2.0/g
65
33/g
1
Out of division4
7
1.8/g
171
43/g
1
In wins2
3
1.5/g
65
33/g
1
In losses4
8
2.0/g
171
43/g
1
On grass2
2
1.0/g
30
15/g
0
On turf4
9
2.3/g
206
52/g
2
Indoors3
7
2.3/g
152
51/g
2
Outdoors3
4
1.3/g
84
28/g
0

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1PIT1 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD33.5
Week 2CAR2 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD25.6
Week 3GB1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD28.6
Week 4NO2 rec, 54 yds, 1 TD63.7
Week 5BAL2 rec, 54 yds, 0 TD54.2
Week 6CHI3 rec, 87 yds, 1 TD79.5

Jahan Dotson — common questions

What position does Jahan Dotson play?
Jahan Dotson is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Jahan Dotson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jahan Dotson has played for WAS (2022–2023), PHI (2024–2025), ATL (2026).
Where did Jahan Dotson go to college?
Jahan Dotson played college football at Penn State.
When was Jahan Dotson drafted?
Jahan Dotson was selected in round 1, 16th overall, of the 2022 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jahan Dotson scored?
Jahan Dotson has 14 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (14 receiving).
What is Jahan Dotson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jahan Dotson rated 44.3 for 2026, the 35th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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