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Lionel Dotson

DT

Drafted 245th overall in the 7th round of the 2008 draft, Lionel Dotson arrived from Arizona. His most recent season came in 2011 with BUF, capping a 4-season NFL career.

Size

6'4", 290#

College

Arizona

Draft

Rd 7, 245th overall (2008)

Seasons

2008–2011

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
26.1

1th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

1 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.53
Pass rush×0.3-0.55
Ball skills×0.25-0.69
Run defense×0.2-1.64
Availability×0.1-1.96

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2011BUF27.32
2010MIA35.71
2009MIA26.71
2008MIA26.11

Career profile

Lionel Dotson has appeared in 5 regular-season games across 4 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: MIA (2008–2010), BUF (2011).

2008 splits

regular season

2008 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 7BAL—36.5

Lionel Dotson — common questions

What position does Lionel Dotson play?
Lionel Dotson is listed as a DT.
Which teams has Lionel Dotson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Lionel Dotson has played for MIA (2008–2010), BUF (2011).
Where did Lionel Dotson go to college?
Lionel Dotson played college football at Arizona.
When was Lionel Dotson drafted?
Lionel Dotson was selected in round 7, 245th overall, of the 2008 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Lionel Dotson scored?
Lionel Dotson has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Lionel Dotson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Lionel Dotson rated 27.3 for 2011, the 2nd percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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