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Steelers NFL Draft bio in brief: Kevin Dotson

Joe Rutter
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In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Louisiana Lafayette offensive lineman Kevin Dotson (75) plays during an NCAA college football game against Liberty, in Lafayette, La.

Kevin Dotson

Fourth-round pick, No. 135 overall

Guard, Louisiana-Lafayette

6-4, 310 pounds

Stats: Started 52 of 53 career games for the Cajuns

Hometown: Plaquemine, La.

Was named a first-team All-American by the AP, USA Today, Sports Illustrated and Pro Football Focus. … Football runs in the family. His father, Kelcy, played at Lousiana-Lafayette. His twin brother, Kelly, plays defensive end at Nicholls State. Uncles Alvin and Dennis McKinley played in the NFL. … Along with second-round pick Robert Hunt (Miami Dolphins), he helped the Cajuns’ running game finish third nationally with 6.28 yards per carry, fourth in rushing touchdowns (42), sixth in rushing yards per game (257.4) and seventh in rushing yards (3,604). … Coming out of high school, he was rated the No. 4 guard in state of Louisiana.

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Joe Rutter is a TribLive reporter who has covered the Pittsburgh Steelers since the 2016 season. A graduate of Greensburg Salem High School and Point Park, he is in his fifth decade covering sports for the Trib. He can be reached at jrutter@triblive.com.

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