BREAKING: Four-star cornerback Elijah Dotson has officially flipped his commitment from the University of Pittsburgh to the University of Michigan. The highly touted recruit from Miami, Florida, announced the decision Friday evening, citing a stronger connection with Michigan’s coaching staff and its track record of developing elite defensive backs. Originally committed to Pitt last summer, Dotson explained that a recent official visit to Ann Arbor solidified his belief that Michigan is the best place for his development both on and off the field.
Dotson, ranked among the top 15 cornerbacks in the 2025 recruiting class, is known for his exceptional athleticism, ball-hawking ability, and lockdown coverage skills. At 6’0” and 185 pounds, he has drawn comparisons to some of Michigan’s recent defensive standouts, making him a perfect fit for the Wolverines’ defensive scheme. Michigan’s success in the Big Ten and its consistent presence in the College Football Playoff played a key role in Dotson’s decision, as he expressed a desire to compete at the highest level while preparing for a future in the NFL.
The loss of Dotson is a significant blow for Pitt’s 2025 recruiting class, which had
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