Adarian Dotson goes from no football experience to FIU commitment
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 9:03 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Adarian Dotson, a senior at Astronaut High School, transitions from having no football experience to becoming a Division I recruit. After being spotted by a football coach due to his size, Dotson quickly adapted to the role, overcoming challenges with learning the game. He credits his growth to the mentorship from older teammates and staying at Astronaut for all four years. Dotson recently committed to Florida International University, valuing the opportunity to remain close to home. He aims to lead his team back to the state playoffs after a few years of absence, emphasizing the importance of his connections with teammates and coaches.
- •Dotson was not a football player before high school.
- •He learned quickly and became a D-1 recruit.
- •Stayed at Astronaut all four years despite transfer trends.
- •Committed to FIU, valuing home proximity.
- •Aims to help Astronaut return to playoffs.
- 9:03 AMYahoo Sports — Dandy Dozen: Adarian Dotson rose from no football experience to FIU
"Before stepping onto Astronaut's campus, Adarian Dotson never played football. After coaches saw him, he learned the game and grew into a D-1 recruit.
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