2022 NFL Draft: Contract details released for Jahan Dotson, Washington Commanders

Former Penn State wide receiver Jahan Dotson became the fifth wide receiver off the board in the 2022 NFL Draft when the Washington Commanders selected him in the top 20 after trading down. A lifelong dream now turns into generational wealth as Spotrac revealed the details of his rookie deal with the team.

According to Spotrac, Jahan Dotson should sign a four-year with the Washington Commanders worth $15 million after his selection. The deal would also include an $8.1 million signing bonus and a fifth-year team option, as all first-round picks do.

The deal is also fully guaranteed and includes a 2022 cap hit of just $2.7 million.

The 5-foot-11, 178-pound wideout ran a blistering 4.43-second 40-yard dash and is coming off of his best season yet with 1,182 yards and 12 scores. For his 91-reception performance as a senior, he earned third-team Associated Press All-American and second-team All-Big Ten accolades.

Dotson initially committed to UCLA coming out of high school as a four-star prospect. He was the No. 196 player in the country, according to the On3 Consensus, and ultimately decided to stay close to home with the Nittany Lions.

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NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein broke down what Dotson can bring to the NFL in his recent scout of the wide receiver’s draft profile.

The prospect analyst credited Dotson for his speed and “juice,” however, he also mentioned concerns over his physicality for the next level.

“Finesse wideout with good speed and great athleticism who is fully operational on all three levels of the field,” Zierlein wrote. “Dotson’s passing scheme was well-designed and allowed for clear access to space for most of the season. His route-running is smooth but features speed changes and his in-air athleticism and ball skills look effortless. His confidence and competitiveness are just average against physical coverage and he’s likely to see a lot more press looks as a pro. Dotson has inside/outside starting talent but a lack of physicality could prevent him from taking over games at the same rate we saw at Penn State.”