He played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions and was selected by the Washington Commanders in the first round of the 2022 NFL draft.

[4][5] Sources: Dotson appeared in eight games for the Penn State Nittany Lions as a freshman in the 2018 season and made four starts, recording 13 receptions for 203 yards.

[13] Against Michigan State, Dotson became the third Big Ten player since 2000 to have a punt return touchdown and 100 receiving yards in the same game.

[28] In Week 4, Dotson suffered a hamstring injury in the Commanders loss to the Dallas Cowboys.

[35] He had a receiving touchdown in the Eagles' 22–10 win over the Packers in the Wild Card Round.

[36] He had two receptions for 42 yards in the Eagles' 40–22 win over the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.