History of Jahan Dotson in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: October 27, 2025

Jahan Dotson is an American professional football wide receiver and punt returner currently playing for the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL. He played college football at Penn State before being drafted by the Washington Commanders in the first round of the 2022 NFL draft. In 2024, Dotson was traded to the Eagles, where he won a Super Bowl championship.

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March 22, 2000: Jahan Dotson's Birth

On March 22, 2000, Jahan Waltè Dotson was born. He later became a professional football wide receiver and punt returner.

2000: Jahan Dotson's Birth

Jahan Dotson was born in Newark, New Jersey in 2000

2017: Return to Nazareth High School

In 2017, Jahan Dotson returned to Nazareth High School for his senior year, setting school career records for most receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns.

2020: Leading Receiver at Penn State

In the 2020 season, Jahan Dotson was Penn State's leading receiver. He had a standout performance against Ohio State with eight catches for 144 yards and three touchdowns. He also became the third Big Ten player since 2000 to have a punt return touchdown and 100 receiving yards in the same game. Dotson finished the 2020 season with 884 receiving yards and eight touchdowns, and was named third-team All-Big Ten.

December 2021: Intention to Enter NFL Draft

In December 2021, Jahan Dotson announced his intention to enter the 2022 NFL draft.

2021: Record-Breaking Performance

During the 2021 season, Jahan Dotson had 11 receptions for 242 yards and 3 touchdowns in Penn State's win over Maryland, breaking Deon Butler's school record for receiving yards in a game.

2021: Record Achievements at Penn State

In 2021, Jahan Dotson achieved significant milestones at Penn State, finishing second in school history in both career and single-season receptions, fourth in career receiving yards, second in single-season receiving yards, and second in both career and single-season touchdowns.

May 2022: Graduation from Penn State

In May 2022, Jahan Dotson graduated from Penn State with a degree in telecommunications.

May 18, 2022: Signing of Rookie Contract

On May 18, 2022, Jahan Dotson signed his four-year rookie contract with the Washington Commanders, worth $15 million.

2022: NFL Draft and Debut

In 2022, Jahan Dotson was selected by the Washington Commanders in the first round of the NFL draft. Also in 2022, Dotson made his NFL debut and helped lead the Commanders to victory, being named Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week.

2022: Hamstring Injury and Return

In 2022, during week 4, Jahan Dotson suffered a hamstring injury in the Commanders' loss to the Dallas Cowboys, sidelining him for five games. He returned in week 10 against the Philadelphia Eagles and was again named Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week in week 15 after catching four passes for 105 yards and a touchdown against the New York Giants. Dotson finished his inaugural 2022 season with 35 receptions for 523 yards and seven touchdowns.

2022: NFL Debut and Rookie of the Week

In week 1 of the 2022 season, Jahan Dotson made his NFL debut, helping lead the Commanders to victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. He caught three passes for 40 yards and two touchdowns and was named Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week.

2023: Second Season Performance

During the 2023 season, Jahan Dotson played in all 17 games, catching 49 balls for 518 yards and four touchdowns. In week 8 against the Eagles, he had eight receptions for 108 yards and a touchdown in the loss.

August 22, 2024: Trade to the Philadelphia Eagles

On August 22, 2024, the Commanders traded Jahan Dotson and a fifth-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a conditional third-round pick and two seventh-round picks in the 2025 NFL draft.