Lionel Dotson was drafted No. 245 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Arizona. 12 regular-season games
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 7, Pick 38 · #245 overall
Lionel Dotson Arizona Draft
Lionel Dotson was drafted No. 245 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Arizona. 12 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #245
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 12
The pick
How Lionel Dotson came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Arizona
Pac-10 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 296 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- 55.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
12 regular-season games
- Games played
- 12
- Final season
- 20113 years after the draft
Around pick 245
Who came off the board on either side of Lionel Dotson.
Oregon State
Cincinnati
Louisville
Ohio State
Arizona in the 2008 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Arizona
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Lionel Dotson in the 2008 NFL Draft
Lionel Dotson is a Defensive tackle out of Arizona selected No. 245 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2008 NFL Draft. 12 regular-season games Arizona has produced 124 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Lionel Dotson drafted?
Lionel Dotson was selected No. 245 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 38). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/lionel-dotson.
What college did Lionel Dotson play for?
Lionel Dotson played college football at Arizona in the Pac-10. See every Arizona draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arizona-wildcats.
How did Lionel Dotson's NFL career turn out?
12 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/lionel-dotson.