Former Steelers Guard Having Elite Season after Trade
Former Steelers guard Kevin Dotson hopped into the Rams starting lineup when Joe Noteboom got injured for the Rams, and now that he has significant starts under his belt, Dotson is proving to be a fantastic addition to the team. But not only is he playing at a high level, Pro Football Focus sees him playing at an elite level. In fact, he is their second-highest-rated guard through Week 14 with an 84.5 grade overall. When you turn on the tape, it’s hard not to love what Dotson is putting out there.
That Kevin Dotson trade before the season by the Rams has had nice returns already based on how well he played the last two weeks. He's been a plus player with several impact blocks. Play strength! pic.twitter.com/LuI3vaSRjt
— Brandon Thorn (@BrandonThornNFL) October 13, 2023
“Kevin Dotson’s ascension has been a surprise in the best way possible for the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams traded a 2024 fourth- and a 2025 fifth-round pick just a few short weeks before the start of the 2023 NFL season. They needed something, anything, to bolster the offensive line. Dotson had put together a couple of underwhelming seasons with the Steelers and needed a fresh start. So far, so good then. Dotson has been one of the standout guards in the NFL this season. His 84.5 overall grade is the second highest at the position, and he has allowed just 10 pressures in nine games, forming an excellent 3.2% pressure rate that ranks seventh best in the NFL. Dotson has gone from an afterthought to someone playing at an All-Pro level. He’ll be a hot commodity if he makes it to free agency,” PFF wrote.
That’s the type of value that the Rams are getting from Dotson. Solid play is not foreign to Dotson at the NFL level. At times, he flashed brilliance with the Steelers, playing with excellent play strength and drive. Yet,
That Kevin Dotson trade before the season by the Rams has had nice returns already based on how well he played the last two weeks. He's been a plus player with several impact blocks. Play strength! pic.twitter.com/LuI3vaSRjt — Brandon Thorn (@BrandonThornNFL) October 13, 2023
