2024 Rush/Rec Stats
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235
YDS
1079
TD
2
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249
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Wanted in Dallas
Cowboys COO Stephen Jones said Monday that the team hopes to re-sign Dowdle, David Moore of The Dallas Morning News reports.
ANALYSIS
Dowdle is scheduled for free agency at the beginning of the league year, with Dallas being the only team that can attempt to sign him before then. His breakout in 2024 figures to lead to a contract with considerable guarantees this offseason, but it's hard to say if teams will view Dowdle as a viable starter or more of a high-end backup. Having spent most of his pro career at the back of the Cowboys' roster or on their practice squad, Dowdle is unlikely to give a hometown discount, as this may be his only shot at a sizable contract. He'll turn 27 in June.
Dowdle is scheduled for free agency at the beginning of the league year, with Dallas being the only team that can attempt to sign him before then. His breakout in 2024 figures to lead to a contract with considerable guarantees this offseason, but it's hard to say if teams will view Dowdle as a viable starter or more of a high-end backup. Having spent most of his pro career at the back of the Cowboys' roster or on their practice squad, Dowdle is unlikely to give a hometown discount, as this may be his only shot at a sizable contract. He'll turn 27 in June.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Rico Dowdle's 2024 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. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Broken Tackle %
15.7%Positive Run %
87.7%% Yds After Contact
62.7%Avg Yds After Contact
2.9Rushing TD %
0.9%Touches Per Game
17.1% Snaps w/Touch
45.4%Air Yards Per Game
-0.9Air Yards Per Snap
-0.02% Team Air Yards
-0.3%% Team Targets
7.9%Avg Depth of Target
-0.3 YdsCatch Rate
79.6%Drop Rate
2.0%Avg Yds After Catch
7.1% Targeted On Route
17.5%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2024 Rico Dowdle Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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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 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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Dowdle is an interesting fringe prospect and a fine part of the Dallas roster, but he's probably not the type of backup who can truly take over for a starter if an emergency arises. He looks the part of a powerful runner at 5-11, 215, but he struggled with injuries at South Carolina and never lived up to the promise of his 2016 freshman season. That initial campaign produced his collegiate highs for touches (148), total yards (819) and touchdowns (seven), with Dowdle limited by injuries, fumbles and/or timeshares thereafter. He then hung around the back end of the Cowboys' roster and practice squad for three years after going undrafted in 2020, finally getting his big break in 2023 as the No. 2 back behind Tony Pollard (who didn't miss any games). There's another opportunity on hand with Pollard gone and replaced by 29-year-old Ezekiel Elliott, but Dowdle's mediocre work last season (4.1 YPC last season) leaves his depth chart standing in question, with anywhere from first to fourth looking possible as camp approaches.
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Finishes season strong
Dowdle rushed 22 times for 72 yards and a touchdown while catching two of three targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 23-19 loss to the Commanders.
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Hits season milestone in loss
Dowdle rushed 23 times for 104 yards and brought in his only target for four yards in the Cowboys' 41-7 loss to the Eagles on Sunday. He also lost a fumble.
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Struggles against Tampa Bay
Dowdle rushed the ball 13 times for 23 yards in Sunday's 26-24 win over Tampa Bay. He added three receptions on three targets for 28 yards.
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Career-best 149 yards
Dowdle rushed the ball 25 times for 149 yards in Sunday's 30-14 win over the Panthers. He was not targeted.
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Stars in MNF loss
Dowdle rushed 18 times for 131 yards and brought in one of two targets for 10 yards in the Cowboys' 27-20 loss to the Bengals on Monday night.
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Possible fit for Browns
Dowdle would be a strong fit for the Browns in free agency, per Maurice Jones-Drew of NFL.com.
ANALYSIS
Dowdle excelled down the stretch for the Cowboys in 2024, bolstering his value before becoming an unrestricted free agent. With Nick Chubb's contract expiring in Cleveland, bringing in Dowdle would be an option for the Browns, who would likely deploy Jerome Ford as the 1B option alongside Dowdle in such a scenario.
Dowdle excelled down the stretch for the Cowboys in 2024, bolstering his value before becoming an unrestricted free agent. With Nick Chubb's contract expiring in Cleveland, bringing in Dowdle would be an option for the Browns, who would likely deploy Jerome Ford as the 1B option alongside Dowdle in such a scenario.