Locked In:”Mchigan Snags 4-Star DB Elijah Dotson, No. 1 Overall, Over top SEC big Offers.Ohio, Texas, Cleveland, Tennessee”….

Four-star Belleville, Michigan, high safety Elijah Dotson verbally committed to Michigan this week, giving the Wolverines a significant recruiting victory. In the video at the conclusion of this story, EJ Holland, who plays the Wolverine, discusses his feelings about Dotson.

Dotson was regarded as a Michigan lean early on. But when former Michigan cornerbacks coach Steve Clinkscale left for the NFL, the two parties parted ways.

Dotson committed to Pitt in the spring and seemed set in his decision. This fall, Dotson was invited back to Michigan twice, including for the game against Oregon earlier this month, by secondary coach LaMar Morgan. Soon after, Dotson was able to be traded from Pitt to Michigan.

“He’s still raw from a technical standpoint, but he has good length and athleticism.” Holland stated, “Dotson is a versatile piece on the back end who can play multiple positions.” “I like him more as a safety, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see him end up at nickel as Michigan is looking for more length and athleticism there.” Dotson could help Michigan in its pursuit of five-star LSU quarterback commit Bryce Underwood.

At 6-foot-1, 170 pounds, Dotson is regarded as the No. 20 cornerback and No. 157 overall prospect nationwide, per the On3 Industry Ranking. He is also regarded as the No. 2 overall recruit in the state of Michigan this cycle.

Michigan already has 19 commits in its 2025 recruiting class — Dotson, five-star Overland Park (Kan.) Blue Valley Northwest offensive tackle Andrew Babalola, Top 100 Chester, Virginia Shamari Earls, cornerback for Thomas Dale, Top 100 Texas native Katy Andrew Marsh, a wide receiver for Jordan, Top 100 Valley Center (Pa.) Lehigh tight end from the South Gonzaga defensive back Kainoa Winston, On300 Alpharetta (Ga.); Andrew Olesh, On300 Washington (D.C.)

The class entered the day ranked No. 11 nationally and No. 3 in the Big Ten, per the On3 Industry national team recruiting rankings. The Wolverines currently sit behind Ohio State and Oregon.