| Current team | Orlando Storm |
|---|---|
| Number | 33 |
| Position | Running back |
| Birth date | January 19, 1999 (age 27)[1] |
| Birth place | Sacramento, California, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft |
| Height in | 9 |
| Weight lb | 202 |
| High school | Antelope |
| College | Sacramento State (2017–2021) Northern Colorado (2022) |
| Undraftedyear | 2023 |
| Pastteams |
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| Status | Active |
| Highlights |
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| Statleague | NFL |
| Statlabel 1 | Rushing yards |
| Statvalue 1 | 6 |
| Statlabel 2 | Rushing average |
| Statvalue 2 | 1.5 |
| Statlabel 3 | Rushing touchdowns |
| Statlabel 4 | Receptions |
| Statvalue 4 | 2 |
| Statlabel 5 | Receiving yards |
| Statvalue 5 | 13 |
| Statlabel 6 | Receiving touchdowns |
| Statlabel 7 | Return yards |
| Pfr | DotsEl00 |
Elijah Dotson (born January 19, 1999) is an American professional football running back for the Orlando Storm of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football for the Sacramento State Hornets and Northern Colorado Bears.
Early life
Dotson played Pop Warner for the Jr. Foothill Mustangs (Sacramento) and attended Antelope High School in Antelope, California.[2]
College career
| Year | Team | Games | Rushing | Receiving | Kick returns | Punt returns | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Att | Yards | Avg | TD | Rec | Yards | Avg | TD | Ret | Yards | Avg | TD | Ret | Yards | Avg | TD | ||
| 2017 | Sacramento State | 11 | 5 | 87 | 475 | 5.5 | 5 | 8 | 139 | 17.4 | 2 | 19 | 403 | 21.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 2018 | Sacramento State | 10 | 10 | 185 | 1,154 | 6.2 | 9 | 14 | 160 | 11.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Sacramento State | 13 | 13 | 151 | 742 | 4.9 | 7 | 70 | 702 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Sacramento State | Team did not play due to COVID-19 concerns | |||||||||||||||||
| 2021 | Sacramento State | 4 | 4 | 28 | 95 | 3.4 | 1 | 18 | 108 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 2022 | Northern Colorado | 11 | 11 | 206 | 929 | 4.5 | 6 | 47 | 329 | 7.0 | 2 | 13 | 252 | 19.4 | 0 | 1 | 82 | 82.0 | 1 |
| Career[3] | 49 | 43 | 657 | 3,395 | 5.2 | 28 | 157 | 1,438 | 9.2 | 8 | 32 | 655 | 20.5 | 0 | 2 | 83 | 41.5 | 1 | |
Professional career
Los Angeles Chargers
Dotson signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2023.[4] He played in four games before being waived on December 2, 2023.[5] Dotson was re-signed to the team's practice squad on December 5.[6] He signed a reserve/future contract with Los Angeles on January 11, 2024.[7]
On August 27, 2024, Dotson was waived by the Chargers as part of final roster cuts.[8]
Atlanta Falcons
On December 3, 2024, Dotson signed with the Atlanta Falcons' practice squad.[9] He signed a reserve/future contract with Atlanta on January 6, 2025.[10]
On August 23, 2025, Dotson was waived by the Falcons as part of final roster cuts.[11]
Orlando Storm
On January 21, 2026, Dotson signed with the Orlando Storm of the United Football League (UFL).[12]
References
- ^ "Elijah Dotson Biography". ESPN. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
- ^ Davidson, Joe (September 5, 2015). "Prep football roundup: Like father, like son as Elijah Dotson powers Antelope". Sacramento Bee. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
- ^ "Elijah Dotson - Northern Colorado Bears - NCAA Football". hosted.stats.com. Retrieved November 4, 2023.[dead link]
- ^ Reedy, Joe (August 13, 2023). "Undrafted rookie Elijah Dotson making a case for Chargers’ roster spot after 2-TD game". AP News. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
- ^ "Chargers Sign Alex Erickson to Active Roster; Elevate Stephen Anderson". Chargers.com. December 2, 2023.
- ^ "Los Angeles Chargers Activate Safety JT Woods". Chargers.com. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
- ^ "Los Angeles Chargers Sign 11 Players to Contracts". Chargers.com. January 11, 2024.
- ^ "Los Angeles Chargers Reduce Roster to 53 Players". Chargers.com. August 27, 2024.
- ^ "Elijah Dotson: Headed to Atlanta". CBS Sports. December 3, 2024. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- ^ Waack, Terrin (January 7, 2025). "Falcons sign 13 players to reserve/future contracts for 2025". AtlantaFalcons.com
- ^ Waack, Terrin. "Falcons begin 53-man roster cutdown, release 12 players". atlantafalcons.com. Retrieved 24 August 2025.
- ^ Perry, Mark (2026-01-22). "UFL Roster Transactions: Isaac Ukwu, Fabien Lovett Added | January 21, 2026". Retrieved 2026-01-22.