Elijah Dotson (born January 19, 1999) is an American professional football running back for the Orlando Storm of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football for the Sacramento State Hornets and Northern Colorado Bears.
Early life Dotson played Pop Warner for the Jr. Foothill Mustangs (Sacramento) and attended Antelope High School in Antelope, California.
College career
Year Team Games Rushing Receiving Kick returns Punt returns GP GS Att Yards Avg TD Rec Yards Avg TD Ret Yards Avg TD Ret Yards Avg TD 2017 Sacramento State 11 5 87 475 5.5 5 8 139 17.4 2 19 403 21.2 0 0 0 0.0 0 2018 Sacramento State 10 10 185 1,154 6.2 9 14 160 11.4 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 2019 Sacramento State 13 13 151 742 4.9 7 70 702 10.0 4 0 0 0.0 0 1 1 1.0 0 2020 Sacramento State Team did not play due to COVID-19 concerns 2021 Sacramento State 4 4 28 95 3.4 1 18 108 6.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 2022 Northern Colorado 11 11 206 929 4.5 6 47 329 7.0 2 13 252 19.4 0 1 82 82.0 1Career 49 43 657 3,395 5.2 28 157 1,438 9.2 8 32 655 20.5 0 2 83 41.5 1
Professional career
Los Angeles Chargers Dotson signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2023. He played in four games before being waived on December 2, 2023. Dotson was re-signed to the team's practice squad on December 5. He signed a reserve/future contract with Los Angeles on January 11, 2024.
On August 27, 2024, Dotson was waived by the Chargers as part of final roster cuts.
Atlanta Falcons On December 3, 2024, Dotson signed with the Atlanta Falcons' practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with Atlanta on January 6, 2025.
On August 23, 2025, Dotson was waived by the Falcons as part of final roster cuts.
Orlando Storm On January 21, 2026, Dotson signed with the Orlando Storm of the United Football League (UFL).
References
External links Sacramento State Hornets bio Northern Colorado Bears bio