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Mello Dotson Earns Walter Camp Second Team All-America Honors
12/12/2024 9:30:00 PM | Football
LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas senior cornerback Mello Dotson was named Second Team All-America by the Walter Camp Foundation, the organization announced as part of the Home Depot College Football Awards Show on Thursday night.
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Dotson, of Daytona Beach, Fla., becomes Kansas' first All-American since 2018 and the Jayhawks' first cornerback to be honored since Aqib Talib in 2007. Dotson becomes Kansas' sixth Walter Camp All-American all-time, joining Talib (2007), Anthony Collins (2007), David Jaynes (1973) and Gale Sayers (1963, 1964).
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The Walter Camp All-America team is the nation's oldest college football All-America team and is one of five outlets recognized by the NCAA to determine consensus All-Americans (Football Writers Association of America, Associated Press, Sporting News and the American Football Coaches Association).
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Dotson's standout senior season was highlighted by a Big 12-leading five interceptions, which were the third-most among cornerbacks nationally. Dotson returned two of his four interceptions for touchdowns, which were tied for the most nationally.
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Over his career, Dotson totaled 12 interceptions, 177 total tackles and 37 passes defended. Dotson's four interceptions returned for touchdowns set the Kansas school record.
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Following the 2024 season, Dotson was named First Team All-Big 12 and Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year Honorable Mention. Dotson's performance vs. No. 17 Iowa State, which included a 25-yard interception return for a touchdown, earned him the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Defensive Back of the Week and Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week honors.
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This year is the 135th edition of the Walter Camp All-America team, the nation's oldest college football All-America team. Twenty-five players were selected to the first team by the 131 Football Bowl Subdivision head coaches and sports information directors. In addition, 25 players were selected to the Second Team.
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Dotson is one of eight Walter Camp All-America selections from the Big 12 Conference, while Kansas is one of seven teams represented among Big 12 Conference schools.
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Dotson, of Daytona Beach, Fla., becomes Kansas' first All-American since 2018 and the Jayhawks' first cornerback to be honored since Aqib Talib in 2007. Dotson becomes Kansas' sixth Walter Camp All-American all-time, joining Talib (2007), Anthony Collins (2007), David Jaynes (1973) and Gale Sayers (1963, 1964).
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The Walter Camp All-America team is the nation's oldest college football All-America team and is one of five outlets recognized by the NCAA to determine consensus All-Americans (Football Writers Association of America, Associated Press, Sporting News and the American Football Coaches Association).
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Dotson's standout senior season was highlighted by a Big 12-leading five interceptions, which were the third-most among cornerbacks nationally. Dotson returned two of his four interceptions for touchdowns, which were tied for the most nationally.
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Over his career, Dotson totaled 12 interceptions, 177 total tackles and 37 passes defended. Dotson's four interceptions returned for touchdowns set the Kansas school record.
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Following the 2024 season, Dotson was named First Team All-Big 12 and Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year Honorable Mention. Dotson's performance vs. No. 17 Iowa State, which included a 25-yard interception return for a touchdown, earned him the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Defensive Back of the Week and Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week honors.
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This year is the 135th edition of the Walter Camp All-America team, the nation's oldest college football All-America team. Twenty-five players were selected to the first team by the 131 Football Bowl Subdivision head coaches and sports information directors. In addition, 25 players were selected to the Second Team.
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Dotson is one of eight Walter Camp All-America selections from the Big 12 Conference, while Kansas is one of seven teams represented among Big 12 Conference schools.
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