As a freshman, Dowdle rushed for 764 yards and six touchdowns, averaging almost 5.7 yards per carry. Unfortunately, Dowdle never replicated that production, let alone built on it. He battled injuries throughout his college career. But when he is healthy, he can be a force as a runner and out of the backfield in the passing game. While Dowdle did not do all of the drills at the combine, his vertical of 38 inches and his 10-foot-7 broad jump are both elite for running backs, according to Kent Lee Platte’s Relative Athletic Score system. (Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports)
As a freshman, Dowdle rushed for 764 yards and six touchdowns, averaging almost 5.7 yards per carry. Unfortunately, Dowdle never replicated that production, let alone built on it. He battled injuries throughout his college career. But when he is healthy, he can be a force as a runner and out of the backfield in the passing game. While Dowdle did not do all of the drills at the combine, his vertical of 38 inches and his 10-foot-7 broad jump are both elite for running backs, according to Kent Lee Platte’s Relative Athletic Score system. (Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports)