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| Mississippi State Bulldogs–No. 24 | |
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| Position | Running back |
| Class | Sophomore |
| Personal information | |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College |
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| High school | Oneonta (Oneonta, Alabama) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Da'Marion "Fluff" Bothwell is an American football running back for the Mississippi State Bulldogs. He previously played for the South Alabama Jaguars.
Bothwell attended Oneonta High School in Oneonta, Alabama. As a junior he rushed for 3,112 yards and 41 touchdowns on 256 carries and caught 22 passes for 314 yards and two touchdowns, while also returning a punt for a touchdown and adding 66 tackles, including 19 for a loss, and five sacks on defense. [1] Coming out of high school, Bothwell was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to play college football for the South Alabama Jaguars. [1]
In Bothwell's collegiate debut in the 2024 season opener, he rushed for 30 yards and a touchdown and made a 28-yard catch versus North Texas. [2] In week 3, he averaged over 20 yards a carry rushing for 143 yards and two touchdowns in a win over Northwestern State. [3] In week 4, Bothwell rushed for 116 yards and two touchdowns in a win over Appalachian State. [4]
On December 8, 2024, Bothwell announced that he would enter the transfer portal. [5]
On December 24, 2024, Bothwell announced that he would transfer to Mississippi State. [6]
Bothwell's family's home burned down Christmas Eve 2023. [7]