
For brands
Our Account Managers handle outreach, negotiation and delivery for brands on the platform.
Mello Dotson is a Kansas-raised football talent with NFL credibility, a strong University of Kansas legacy, and a growing public presence beyond the field. He brings a mix of athletic performance, community impact, and style-forward content that makes him a compelling partner for brands looking to connect with sports fans and culture-conscious audiences.
Career Honors: 2024: Walter Camp Second Team All-America (DB) ... Associated Press Third Team All-America (DB) ... First Team All-Big 12 (DB) ... Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year Honorable Mention ... Kansas' school record holder for interceptions returned for touchdowns ... Big 12 Conference Defensive Player of the Week (Nov. 11) ... Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Defensive Back of the Week (Nov. 11) ... Preseason All-Big 12 First Team ... 2023: College Football Network (CFN) All-America Third Team, All-Big 12 Honorable Mention... 2021: Academic All-Big 12 Football First Team. 2024: Started all 12 games as a senior, recording a career-high five interceptions, 49 tackles, two interceptions returned for a touchdown and seven pass breakups ... Lindenwood: Tallied five solo tackles and recorded his third career pick six in the season opening win... at Illinois: Recorded five tackles (three solo) against the Illini... UNLV: Recorded six solo tackles, a tackle for loss, and a pass breakup against the Rebels... at West Virginia: Tallied five tackles (four solo) and intercepted a pass against the Mountaineers... TCU: Recorded six tackles and an interception against the Horned Frogs... at Arizona State: Tallied five tackles (four solo), a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, and a pass breakup against the Sun Devils... Houston: Recorded one solo tackle and a pass breakup against the Cougars... at Kansas State: Tallied four total tackles (two solo) and a pass breakup against the Wildcats... Iowa State: Returned an interception for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Cyclones... Also recorded a solo tackle and a pass breakup... at BYU: Tallied three total tackles and recorded his fifth interception of the season against the Cougars... Colorado: Recorded four total tackles (three solo) against the Buffaloes... at Baylor: Recorded four tackles and a pass breakup in the loss at Baylor.
New to athlete partnerships? See how sports sponsorship works on OpenSponsorship.
1 post & 1 story with the Mello Dotson promoting your product.
Long-term deal involving appearances, photoshoots, social media and more.
Have Mello Dotson make a live appearance at your next event
Brands can sponsor Mello Dotson on OpenSponsorship by creating a free account, browsing Mello Dotson's profile, and sending a sponsorship proposal for social posts, appearances, or integrated campaigns. OpenSponsorship handles messaging, deliverables, and deal terms in one platform so you can connect directly with this athlete.
Mello Dotson is listed on OpenSponsorship and available for brand sponsorships. Brands can review campaign packages, audience details, and pricing on this profile, then submit a proposal to start a partnership with this athlete.
According to OpenSponsorship, estimated pricing to sponsor Mello Dotson starts at $3,600 for a social media post, $6,600 for a appearance and $6,600 for a brand ambassador campaign. Final rates depend on deliverables, usage rights, and campaign scope. Sign up on OpenSponsorship to view packages and send a proposal.
According to OpenSponsorship, Mello Dotson's audience includes 13K+ Instagram followers, interests including Fitness & Performance, Apparel, Accessories, based in Topeka, Kansas, United States. Brands can use this profile to evaluate reach, content niche, and sponsorship fit before sending a proposal.

How do you measure influencer marketing ROI when half the numbers social media gives you are vanity metrics? It is the question brands ask us most, and it came up again when I joined Massimo Marinelli on the Berkida Ventures Podcast. After more than ten years and thousands of brand deals with athletes and creators at OpenSponsorship, here is how we think about it, and the framework we use with our clients.
October 28, 2026