Lionel Dotson

Lionel Eugene Dotson, Jr. (born February 11, 1985) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Arizona Wildcats and was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL draft.

Dotson was also a member of the Denver Broncos and Buffalo Bills.

Early life Dotson attended and played high school football at Dobie High School in Pasadena, Texas. He was a two-time letterman in both football and basketball. During his senior season, he recorded 50 tackles and 13 sacks on his way to a nomination for the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

Dotson was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round (245th overall) of the 2008 NFL draft. Dotson reported that the Dolphins had been calling him throughout the second day of the draft, though he had also been contacted by the Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons and New York Giants. He was the third and final defensive lineman taken by the Dolphins in the draft, following Phillip Merling and Kendall Langford.

Dotson was waived on September 4, 2010.

Denver Broncos Dotson was signed to the Denver Broncos' practice squad on September 5.

Miami Dolphins (second stint) Dotson was signed off of the Broncos' practice squad by the Dolphins on September 14.

Buffalo Bills On July 31, 2011, Dotson signed with the Buffalo Bills. He was waived on July 25, 2012.

Personal Dotson's uncle, Vance Bedford, is currently serves as defensive coordinator at the University of Louisville and played for the NFL's St. Louis Cardinals in 1982.