Elijah Dotson (born January 19, 1999) is an American professional

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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for the

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and

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Early life and career

Dotson played Pop Warner for the Jr. Foothill Mustangs (Sacramento) and attended Antelope High School in

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College career

Professional career

Los Angeles Chargers

Dotson signed with the

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as an undrafted free agent in 2023. He played in four games before being waived on December 2, 2023. He was re-signed to the

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on December 5. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 11, 2024. On August 27, 2024, Dotson was waived by the Chargers.

Atlanta Falcons

On December 3, 2024, Dotson signed with the

' practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 6, 2025.

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Atlanta Falcons bioSacramento State Hornets bioNorthern Colorado Bears bio
1999 births Living people Players of American football from Sacramento County, California American football running backs Sacramento State Hornets football players Northern Colorado Bears football players Atlanta Falcons players Los Angeles Chargers players 21st-century American sportsmen {{runningback-1990s-stub