The Washington Commanders signed first-round draft decide Jahan Dotson to a typical four-year rookie contract, an individual with data of the state of affairs stated Wednesday. The deal is value roughly $15.05 million and carries an approximate $2.74 million wage cap cost for this season.
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Commanders sign first-round pick Jahan Dotson to four-year deal
“He was one of many guys that our offensive coaches had rated rather a lot increased, so we spent much more time on him simply because they felt assured about him by way of a match,” Coach Ron Rivera stated after the draft. “We had a pair guys that we had as true suits, and he was one of many guys. … He’s one of many guys that we had rated extremely within the first spherical.”
The Commanders view Dotson as a elegant playmaker with the flexibility to play inside in addition to exterior and probably assistance on particular groups as a returner. He left Penn State as this system’s all-time chief in punt return common (17.8 yards) and was second in receptions (183) and receiving touchdowns (25).
“He’s type of like Terry [McLaurin] in the truth that he’s not like the largest man, however the 50-50 balls, he has the flexibility to go up and get these,” Commanders Common Supervisor Martin Mayhew stated. “The man’s simply acquired large ball expertise and he’s acquired some versatility … so he brings rather a lot to the desk and he helps us in a whole lot of alternative ways.”
The Commanders have come to phrases with 5 of their eight draft alternatives, leaving solely second-round defensive deal with Phidarian Mathis, third-round operating again Brian Robinson Jr. and fourth-round security Percy Butler unsigned.