Rico Dowdle
25-Year-Old
2023 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
89
YDS
361
TD
2
YDS
144
TD
2
2024 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
The 25-year-old has just seven NFL carries since being signed as an undrafted free agent out of South Carolina in 2020, as injuries have disrupted his career so far, but Dowdle drew high marks in training camp for his football IQ and blocking ability. His value as a special-teams player could secure him a spot on the 53-man roster regardless of how much usage he sees on offense. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Remaining with Dallas
Dowdle is set to re-sign with the Cowboys, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Following the free-agent departure of Tony Pollard, Dowdle is poised to reclaim his role in a Dallas backfield that also currently includes Deuce Vaughn, Malik Davis and Snoop Conner. Chances are, the Cowboys will add further RB depth via free agency or the draft, so until the team's personnel at the position is settled, Dowdle's fantasy upside for the 2024 season will be difficult to gauge.
Following the free-agent departure of Tony Pollard, Dowdle is poised to reclaim his role in a Dallas backfield that also currently includes Deuce Vaughn, Malik Davis and Snoop Conner. Chances are, the Cowboys will add further RB depth via free agency or the draft, so until the team's personnel at the position is settled, Dowdle's fantasy upside for the 2024 season will be difficult to gauge.
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Broken Tackle %
13.5%Positive Run %
84.3%% Yds After Contact
63.7%Avg Yds After Contact
2.6Rushing TD %
2.2%Touches Per Game
6.6% Snaps w/Touch
45.5%Air Yards Per Game
-0.6Air Yards Per Snap
-0.04% Team Air Yards
-0.2%% Team Targets
3.6%Avg Depth of Target
-0.5 YdsCatch Rate
77.3%Drop Rate
9.1%Avg Yds After Catch
9.9% Targeted On Route
21.6%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2023 Rico Dowdle Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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Height
6' 0"Weight
215 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.54 secVertical Jump
38.0 inBroad Jump
127 inBench Press
0 repsHand Length
9.50 inArm Length
31.38 in
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May find better deal elsewhere
Dowdle, a pending unrestricted free agent, could find better opportunities on a team other than the Cowboys, Todd Archer of ESPN.com suggests.
ANALYSIS
Dowdle operated as the Cowboys' No. 2 running back throughout the 2023 season and finished with a solid 361 rushing yards at 4.1 yards per carry alongside a 17-144-2 line as a receiver. However, Archer notes Dowdle has had a difficult time staying healthy since latching on to a roster spot in 2020 and could ultimately be best suited as a No. 3 back and special-teams asset. However, he also suggests a new setting may afford Dowdle, who had only seven career carries prior to last season, more of a chance to develop and reach whatever his NFL ceiling might be.
Dowdle operated as the Cowboys' No. 2 running back throughout the 2023 season and finished with a solid 361 rushing yards at 4.1 yards per carry alongside a 17-144-2 line as a receiver. However, Archer notes Dowdle has had a difficult time staying healthy since latching on to a roster spot in 2020 and could ultimately be best suited as a No. 3 back and special-teams asset. However, he also suggests a new setting may afford Dowdle, who had only seven career carries prior to last season, more of a chance to develop and reach whatever his NFL ceiling might be.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2021
2020
A 2020 undrafted free agent, Dowdle earned a spot on special teams and saw brief action on offense in a couple games but didn't impress with his seven carries. Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard are locked into the top two spots on the depth chart, so Dowdle may not see a big increase in snaps in his second NFL campaign, but the Cowboys seem comfortable with him in the No. 3 role.
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Strong season in backup role
Dowdle finished the regular season with 361 yards and two touchdowns on 89 carries while catching 17 of 22 targets for 144 yards and two more TDs over 16 games.
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Reaches century mark in Week 18
Dowdle carried the ball nine times for 46 yards and caught three of four targets for 54 yards in Sunday's 38-10 rout of the Commanders.
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Gets back to full participation
Dowdle (ankle) practiced in full Thursday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
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Limited Wednesday
Dowdle (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
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Not playing Saturday
Dowdle (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Lions, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
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