Rico Dowdle

Rico Dowdle

25-Year-Old Running BackRB
Dallas Cowboys
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
$Signed a contract with the Cowboys in March of 2024.
Remaining with Dallas
RBDallas Cowboys
March 18, 2024
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.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Rico Dowdle's 2023 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Broken Tackle %
    The number of broken tackles divided by rush attempts.
  • Positive Run %
    The percentage of run plays where he was able to gain positive yardage.
  • % Yds After Contact
    The percentage of his rushing yards that came after contact.
  • Avg Yds After Contact
    The average rushing yards he gains after contact.
  • Rushing TD %
    Rushing touchdowns divided by rushing attempts. In other words, how often is he scoring when running the ball.
  • Touches Per Game
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) he is averaging per game
  • % Snaps w/Touch
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) divided by offensive snaps played.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Broken Tackle %
13.5%
 
Positive Run %
84.3%
 
% Yds After Contact
63.7%
 
Avg Yds After Contact
2.6
 
Rushing TD %
2.2%
 
Touches Per Game
6.6
 
% Snaps w/Touch
45.5%
 
Air Yards Per Game
-0.6
 
Air Yards Per Snap
-0.04
 
% Team Air Yards
-0.2%
 
% Team Targets
3.6%
 
Avg Depth of Target
-0.5 Yds
 
Catch Rate
77.3%
 
Drop Rate
9.1%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
9.9
 
% Targeted On Route
21.6%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
1.41
 
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2023 Rico Dowdle Split Stats
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Rico Dowdle's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 0"
 
Weight
215 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.54 sec
 
Vertical Jump
38.0 in
 
Broad Jump
127 in
 
Bench Press
0 reps
 
Hand Length
9.50 in
 
Arm Length
31.38 in
 
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
May find better deal elsewhere
RBDallas Cowboys
February 22, 2024
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.
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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.
Dowdle never matched the 764 rushing yards and 5.7 YPC he posted as a freshman in 2016, and as a result he went undrafted out of South Carolina. He does possess adequate athleticism and a versatile skill set and could carve out a depth role in the NFL, but gameday snaps on offense will be hard to find in Dallas behind Ezekiel Elliott.
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Strong season in backup role
RBDallas Cowboys
January 22, 2024
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
RBDallas Cowboys
January 8, 2024
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
RBDallas Cowboys
January 4, 2024
Dowdle (ankle) practiced in full Thursday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
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Limited Wednesday
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Ankle
January 3, 2024
Dowdle (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
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Not playing Saturday
RBDallas Cowboys
Ankle
December 28, 2023
Dowdle (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Lions, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
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