Fluff Bothwell

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Fluff Bothwell
Mississippi State Bulldogs
Position Running back
ClassSophomore
Personal information
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight219 lb (99 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
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.

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Early life and high school

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]

College career

South Alabama

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]

Mississippi State

On December 24, 2024, Bothwell announced that he would transfer to Mississippi State. [6]

Personal life

Bothwell's family's home burned down Christmas Eve 2023. [7]

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References

  1. 1 2 Thomas, Ben; Stephenson, Creg (20 September 2023). "Oneonta standout Da'Marion 'Fluff' Bothwell commits to South Alabama". AL.com. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
  2. Stephenson, Creg (4 September 2024). "'He doesn't look like a freshman': Fluff Bothwell making early impact for South Alabama". AL.com. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
  3. Helms, Will. "Top 10 Freshmen To Watch in Week 4: Fluff Bothwell, Nick Marsh Enter the Top 10". College Football Network. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
  4. Stephenson, Creg. "South Alabama's 'Fluff & Gio Show' plays its biggest venue yet — Tiger Stadium". AL.com. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
  5. Stephenson, Creg (December 8, 2024). "South Alabama running back Fluff Bothwell to enter transfer portal". AL.com. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  6. Stephenson, Creg (December 24, 2024). "Former South Alabama running back Fluff Bothwell headed to SEC school". AL.com. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
  7. Thomas, Ben (25 December 2023). "South Alabama signee Fluff Bothwell loses home in Christmas Eve fire". AL.com. Retrieved 30 September 2024.