Dotson attended Hendersonville High School, where he was a three-year starter at linebacker and a two-year starter at running back.[1][2] As a senior, he rushed for a school record 1,500 yards, while making 114 tackles on defense and receiving All-state honors at linebacker.
As a sophomore in 1990, he became a starter at linebacker, posting 59 tackles (fourth on the team), 4 tackles for loss (fourth on the team), 4 quarterback pressures, 2 passes defensed and 2 forced fumbles. He had a career-high 17 tackles and returned an interception 27 yards for a touchdown against Vanderbilt University. He contributed to his team winning the SEC championship and the 1991 Sugar Bowl against the University of Virginia. [citation needed]
As a junior in 1992, he was a starter at linebacker, registering 100 tackles (second on the team), 10 sacks (led the team), 5 tackles for loss, 12 quarterback pressures, 5 passes defensed and one forced fumble.[citation needed]
As a senior in 1993, his 400-pound bench press ranked second on the squad. He collected 92 tackles, five sacks, 10 tackles for loss (second on the team), 16 quarterback pressures (led the team), two passes defensed, one forced fumble and 2 fumble recoveries. He had 15 tackles (3 for losses) and one sack against Vanderbilt University.[citation needed] He finished the season as one of the 10 semifinalists for the Butkus Award.[5]
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
Dotson was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round (131st overall) of the 1994 NFL Draft.[6] He was released during training camp.[7]
In 1997, he was re-signed and appeared in 10 games as a back-up to starter Stanley Pritchett, replacing him as a starter for two games because of a knee injury.[9] He made his lone career pass reception for four yards, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[10] He also recovered one fumble that season. He wasn't very effective in a fullback role and was released on November 18, to make room for Roosevelt Potts.[11]
In 2000, he recorded seven tackles and one sack. He was waived on June 16.[12]
Personal life
From 2007 to 2014, Dotson was a volunteer coach for the White House High School Blue Devils, coaching the offensive line and linebackers.[13]
Dotson owns a concrete business in White House, Tennessee where he also resides.[13] He is married to his wife Glenda and have two kids, J.D. and Jada.[13]