Fluff Bothwell

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Fluff Bothwell
South Alabama JaguarsNo. 24
Position Running back
ClassFreshman
Personal information
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight219 lb (99 kg)
Career history
College
High school Oneonta (Oneonta, Alabama)

Da'Marion "Fluff" Bothwell is an American football running back for the South Alabama Jaguars.

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Early life and high school

Bothwell attended Oneonta High School in Oneonta, Alabama. During Bothwell's junior season he rushed for 3,112 yards rushing and 41 touchdowns on 256 carries, while also bringing in 22 passes for 314 yards and two touchdown receptions, while also returning a punt for a touchdown. On defense, Bothwell was credited with 66 tackles, including 19 for a loss, and had five sacks. [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. [2] [3]

College career

In Bothwell's first collegiate game in week one of the 2024 season, he rushed for 30 yards and a touchdown while also hauling in a catch for 28 yards versus North Texas. [4] In week three, Bothwell averaged over 20 yards a carry rushing for 143 yards and two touchdowns in a win over Northwestern State. [5] In week four, Bothwell rushed for 116 yards and two touchdowns, as he helped the Jaguars to a win over the Appalachian State Mountaineers. [6]

Personal life

Bothwell's family's home burned down Christmas Eve 2023. [7] [8]

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References

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  2. "South Alabama commit Fluff Bothwell delivers eye-poppping stats in victory over Etowah". AL.com. 7 October 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
  3. Kyle, Reggie (27 December 2023). "Community coming together to help after fire destroys home of Oneonta football player". WBRC6News.com. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Stephenson, Creg. "South Alabama's 'Fluff & Gio Show' plays its biggest venue yet — Tiger Stadium". AL.com. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
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