Dante Dowdell

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Dante Dowdell
Kentucky Wildcats
Position Running back
ClassSophomore
Major Child, Youth and Family Studies
Personal information
Born: (2005-03-07) March 7, 2005 (age 19)
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career history
College
High school Picayune Memorial
(Picayune, Mississippi)

Dante Dowdell (born March 7, 2005) is an American football running back for the Kentucky Wildcats. He previously played for the Oregon Ducks.

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Early life and high school

Dowdell grew up in Picayune, Mississippi and attended Picayune Memorial High School. [1] He rushed for 2,555 yards and 28 touchdowns during his junior season. [2] Dowdell was named MHSAA 5A Mr. Football as a senior after rushing for 2,165 yards and 31 touchdowns. [3] After the season he played in the 2023 All-American Bowl. [4] Dowdell was rated a four-star recruit and committed to play college football at Oregon over offers from Texas A&M, Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Penn State, and Auburn. [5]

College career

Dowdell began his career at Oregon. [6] As a freshman, he played in six games and rushed for 90 yards and one touchdown. [7] Following the end of the season Dowdell entered the NCAA transfer portal. [8] On January 7, 2024, Dowdell announced that he would be transfering to Nebraska. He has three years of college eligibility remaining. [9]

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References

  1. ↑ "How running back Dante Dowdell helped Picayune advance to the MHSAA 5A championship". The Clarion-Ledger . December 3, 2021. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
  2. ↑ "How Oregon commitment Dante Dowdell was inspired by Marshawn Lynch". The Clarion-Ledger . May 17, 2022. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
  3. ↑ Torres, Max (February 8, 2023). "Oregon Football Signee Spotlight: RB Dante Dowdell". SI.com . Retrieved September 24, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Picayune's Dante Dowdell and Gautier's Kaden Irving represent Coast in U.S. Army Bowl". WXXV25.com. December 19, 2022. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Dante Dowdell, Mississippi's top-rated Class of 2023 running back, commits to Oregon football". The Clarion-Ledger . May 13, 2022. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
  6. ↑ Neel, Zachary (April 23, 2023). "'They've got to earn it;' Dante Dowdell and Jayden Limar quickly getting up to speed at Oregon". Ducks Wire. USA Today . Retrieved September 24, 2024.
  7. ↑ Bland, Evan (December 21, 2023). "Nebraska to get official visit from Oregon transfer running back Dante Dowdell". Lincoln Journal Star . Retrieved September 24, 2024.
  8. ↑ Crepea, James (December 14, 2023). "Oregon football running back Dante Dowdell enters transfer portal". The Oregonian . Retrieved September 24, 2024.
  9. ↑ Bland, Evan (January 8, 2024). "How a visit including Dylan Raiola and wrestling helped Dante Dowdell commit to Nebraska". Omaha World-Herald . Retrieved September 24, 2024.
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