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.
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).
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.