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Dotson Jr., Lionel

Dotson Jr., Lionel

HOF Class of 2026

Lionel Dotson Jr., Dobie High School Class of 2003, was a standout two-sport athlete who earned first-team all-district honors in football and basketball. A dominant defensive end, he signed with the University of Arizona, where he lettered four years and earned second-team All-Pac-10 honors as a senior. Dotson finished his college career with 121 tackles and 10.5 sacks before moving on to the NFL where he was selected in seventh round of the NFL Draft and played for the Miami Dolphins, Denver Broncos, and Buffalo Bills over four seasons.