Jahan Dotson

Career StatsF

Year	Team	GP	Rec	Yards	TD
Career		63	121	1,519	12
2025		17	18	262	1
2024		17	19	216	0
2023		17

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Atlanta Falcons took a calculated gamble on former Washington first-rounder Jahan Dotson, but at $2.7M annually with $10M guaranteed, this deal earns a D+ CVI that reflects questionable value for an unproven commodity. Dotson hasn't lived up to his draft pedigree through two NFL seasons, struggling to consistently separate or make contested catches despite flashing occasional big-play ability. At 25, he's entering what should be his prime years, but the guaranteed money suggests the Falcons are betting more on potential than proven production. The contract structure carries moderate risk given Dotson's track record of inconsistency and injury concerns that have limited his availability. While the annual value isn't franchise-crippling, Atlanta is essentially paying above-average starter money for a player who's shown replacement-level consistency — a risky proposition for a team trying to maximize their championship window around Kirk Cousins.

Performance Analysis

Jahan Dotson receives an F grade as one of the more disappointing first-round wide receivers in recent memory. His 121 receptions for 1,519 yards and 12 touchdowns across 63 games is deeply underwhelming production for a player Washington selected 16th overall in 2022. The move to Philadelphia was supposed to provide a fresh start with a better quarterback, but two full 17-game seasons with the Eagles have not produced the breakout many expected. Dotson has the route-running ability and hands to be a productive receiver, but he has never earned a consistent target share in any of his four NFL seasons. Now heading to Atlanta, this feels like a last-chance opportunity for Dotson to prove his draft pedigree was not a complete miss.

Fan Sentiment

Atlanta lands a solid depth add with upside at a relatively low-cost two-year deal. Multiple outlets covered the signing, with reporters noting his NFL draft impact on Atlanta's receiver room outlook. Dotson's youth and former first-round pedigree signal potential, though consistency has been his biggest obstacle. Falcons fans are curious how Dotson fits alongside Drake London given his underwhelming Eagles tenure. If Atlanta avoids drafting a receiver early, Dotson could emerge as a legitimate WR2 contributor.