Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Penn State in the NFL

Former Penn State WR Jahan Dotson Signs With Washington Commanders

Photo by Penn State Athletics: Jahan Dotson makes a TD grab.

Last month, the Washington Commanders drafted Jahan Dotson out of Penn State with the 16th overall pick. Now, he’s officially signed to the team, according to Nicki Jhabvala of the Washington Post.

The Commanders signed Dotson to a four-year deal that totals more than $15 million and includes a bonus of more than $8 million.

Mr. Dotson comes to Washington following an excellent career at Penn State in which he became one of the school’s best receivers ever. He finished second all-time on the schools receptions list and fourth in receiving yards.

The 2021 season was Dotson’s best. The focal point of Penn State’s offense finished the year with 1,182 yards and 12 touchdowns on 91 catches, a bright light in a year that was underwhelming overall for Penn State and it’s fans.

Two weekends ago, Dotson became a graduate of Penn State in person at the behest of his new head coach, Ron Rivera.

The rookie-to-be had planned on skipping his graduation in order to attend the first day of his new team’s minicamp, but Rivera insisted that he go to the ceremony.

The best game of Dotson’s college career statistically came in College Park, Maryland, last November when he caught 11 passes for 242 yards and three touchdowns. Commanders fans hope he’ll have great days ahead in Landover, Maryland, where the Commanders play their home games.

Get NSN in your Inbox

Enter your email address to get notifications of new posts by email.

More from Nittany Sports Now

Penn State Football

0 Penn State has a lot of players that will be drafted to the NFL next month. The team had a program-record 10 players...

Penn State Football

0 Penn State had its annual Pro Day Friday morning in Holuba Hall. 11 players worked out, and 13 showed up and talked with...

Penn State Football

0 University Park— Penn State HC James Franklin addressed media for the first time this spring on the first day of spring practice for the...

Penn State Football

0 One of Penn State football’s best players is undergoing a position switch, and that’s not new news. Toward the middle of February, Abdul...