Andrew Dowell

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Andrew Dowell
Personal information
Born: (1996-11-16) November 16, 1996 (age 27)
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school: St. Edward (Lakewood, Ohio)
College: Michigan State (2015–2018)
Position: Linebacker
Undrafted: 2019
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:22
Forced fumbles:2
Player stats at PFR

Andrew Dowell (born November 16, 1996) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at Michigan State.

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Early years

Dowell attended St. Edward High School. As a junior, he started at running back, collecting 158 carries for 968 yards (6.1-yard avg.), 13 rushing touchdowns, 17 receptions for 246 yards (14.5-yard avg.) and 3 receiving touchdowns.

As a senior, he started at safety and contributed to the team winning the 2014 Division I state championship. He tallied 153 tackles (2 for loss), 6 interceptions (3 returned for touchdowns), 11 passes defensed, 47 carries for 241 yards (5.1-yard avg.), 6 rushing touchdowns, 10 receptions for 148 yards (14.8 avg.) and 3 receiving touchdowns. He received All-Ohio and Cleveland.com All-Star honors.

He also practiced basketball and track.

College career

Dowell accepted a football scholarship from Michigan State University (MSU). As a true freshman, he played 13 games mainly on special teams, leading the team with 10 tackles.

As a sophomore, he made eight-of-12 starts at linebacker, posting 67 tackles and 7 special teams tackles (second on the team).

As a junior, he started all 13 games at linebacker, making 74 tackles (second on the team), 2.5 tackles for loss, one sack, 4 passes defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.

As a senior, he again started all 13 games at linebacker, making 97 tackles (ranking him 10th in the Big Ten Conference) along with career high tackles for losses (8.5), pass break-ups (9) and sacks (3.5). [1] While at Michigan State, he played alongside his twin-brother David. [2] He earned honorable-mention All-Big Ten honors by coaches and media, and earned the MSU Tommy Love Award for most improved player on defense.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 11+3⁄4 in
(1.82 m)		225 lb
(102 kg)		31+7⁄8 in
(0.81 m)		8+3⁄4 in
(0.22 m)		4.64 s1.62 s2.70 s4.25 s7.06 s31.0 in
(0.79 m)		9 ft 10 in
(3.00 m)		20 reps
All values from Pro Day [3]

Dallas Cowboys

Dowell was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 2019 NFL draft on May 1. [4] He was waived by Dallas, with an injury designation, on August 1, 2019. [5] He was waived from injured reserve on August 10, 2019.

New Orleans Saints

2019–2020

Dowell signed to the New Orleans Saints' practice squad on November 20, 2019. [6] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Saints on January 7, 2020. [7] He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day. [8] He was elevated to the active roster on January 2, 2021, for the team's week 17 game against the Carolina Panthers, and reverted to the practice squad after the game. [9] On January 18, 2021, he signed a reserve/future contract at the conclusion of the 2020 season. [10]

2021

Dowell made the New Orleans Saints' 53-man roster following the 2021 training camp. [11] [12] On September 26, 2021, in week 3, he blocked a punt against the New England Patriots' punter Jake Bailey in the second-quarter. [13] On December 19, 2021, in a week 15 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Dowell became the first NFL player in 2021 to record 5 special teams stops (four solo) in a single game. [14] He played in 16 games and finished the 2021 regular season tied for fourth in the league with 15 special teams tackles.

2022

Dowell appeared in all 17 regular season games for the Saints in 2022, racking up two forced fumbles and 7 combined tackles. He did not receive a qualifying offer following the season and became a free agent on March 15, 2023. [15] On April 3, 2023, he re-signed with the Saints. [1]

2023

On August 2, 2023, after sustaining a torn ACL during practice, Dowell was placed on the injured reserve. [16]

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  2. ↑ "Bro, no mo: David Dowell adapting to life at MSU without twin Andrew". The Detroit News. August 3, 2019. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  3. ↑ "2019 NFL Draft Scout Andrew Dowell College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  4. ↑ "MSU LB Andrew Dowell signs with Dallas Cowboys as UDFA". Spartans Wire. May 1, 2019. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Andrew Dowell: Cut loose by 'Boys". CBS Sports. August 1, 2019. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Updated Saints practice squad after signing LB Andrew Dowell". Saints Wire. November 21, 2019. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  7. ↑ "Saints sign 9 of 10 practice squad players to reserve/future deals". Nola.com. January 6, 2020. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
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  12. ↑ "Saints 53-Man Roster 2021 New Orleans Saints released several players to meet the NFL's 53-man roster deadline". si.com. August 31, 2021. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
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