Pitt continued a productive recruiting week Saturday when 2025 high school defensive back/wide receiver Elijah Dotson verbally committed to the Panthers while considering 21 scholarship offers.
Dotson is the sixth member of Pitt’s class of 2025.
Pittsburgh gets a commitment from four-star S Elijah Dotson.
— Allen Trieu (@AllenTrieu) May 18, 2024
After a good few seasons, he’s shown in recent 7-7s and their showcase day he’s an impact talent.
More from him on why he chose the Panthers: https://t.co/u0QTi8Lpo1 pic.twitter.com/X0p1yprltR
Dotson, who attends Belleville High School in Detroit, is ranked the No. 10 overall prospect in Michigan and the No. 98 wide receiver in the nation, according to Rivals.com. He has a three-star rating from Rivals, four-star from 247Sport.
JUNIOR FILM!!
— Elijah Dotson 4⭐️ATH (@ElijahDotson06) November 10, 2023
Offensive Stats: 43 rec 1653 all purpose yards 18 total tds‼️
Defensive Stats: 66 Tackles 3 Int 11 Pbu‼️https://t.co/QsLhrT0qCj
He is expected to play on the defensive side of the ball in college after he made 68 tackles, with three interceptions, for Belleville last season. He also recorded 43 receptions for 1,653 all-purpose yards and 18 touchdowns.
Several high-profile schools were competing for Dotson’s commitment, including Penn State, Michigan, Michigan State, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisville, Purdue, Tennessee and Wisconsin.
Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi secured two other verbal commitments over the past week from Thomas Jefferson offensive lineman Shep Turk and running back Tony Kinsler of Port Orange, Fla.
