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Rico Dowdle

RB

Rico Dowdle is an NFL RB. Now with PIT, he's in his 7th NFL season. His 60.9 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 84th percentile among RBs — solidly above average. Burst is his calling card, grading in the 84th percentile among his peers. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 2,617 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 218#

College

South Carolina

Draft

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Seasons

2020–2026

2020 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
46.2

33th percentile among RBs · limited sample

5 games · 7 touches

Volume×0.1-0.84
Receiving×0.14+0.20
Total EPA×0.24+0.07
Conversion×0.1-0.30
Ball security×0.06+0.08
Yards/carry×0.12-0.14
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.38

Week 1 projection · vs ATL

Methodology
Rush yds59.4 (17.5–101.2)49% 60.5+
Rush yds59.4 (17.5–101.2)49% 60.5+
Rush yds59.4 (17.5–101.2)49% 60.5+
Rush yds59.4 (17.5–101.2)49% 60.5+
Rush yds59.4 (17.5–101.2)49% 60.5+
Rush yds59.4 (17.5–101.2)49% 60.5+
Rush yds59.4 (17.5–101.2)49% 60.5+
Rush TD0.3 (0–1)23% 0.5+
Rush TD0.3 (0–1)23% 0.5+
Rush TD0.3 (0–1)23% 0.5+
Rush TD0.3 (0–1)23% 0.5+
Rush TD0.3 (0–1)23% 0.5+
Rush TD0.3 (0–1)23% 0.5+
Rush TD0.3 (0–1)23% 0.5+
Rec2.4 (1–4)42% 2.5+
Rec2.4 (1–4)42% 2.5+
Rec2.4 (1–4)42% 2.5+
Rec2.4 (1–4)42% 2.5+
Rec2.4 (1–4)42% 2.5+
Rec2.4 (1–4)42% 2.5+
Rec2.4 (1–4)42% 2.5+
Rec yds22.0 (4–39.9)54% 20.5+
Rec yds22.0 (4–39.9)54% 20.5+
Rec yds22.0 (4–39.9)54% 20.5+
Rec yds22.0 (4–39.9)54% 20.5+
Rec yds22.0 (4–39.9)54% 20.5+
Rec yds22.0 (4–39.9)54% 20.5+
Rec yds22.0 (4–39.9)54% 20.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2020 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed54▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst84▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size57▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency27▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry39▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion32▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving70▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security42▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume21▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency36▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026PIT37377737
2025CAR60.91710766392971
2024DAL56.61610792392493
2023DAL55.4163612171442
2022DAL51.42
2020DAL46.2524

Career profile

Across 6 NFL seasons on file, Rico Dowdle has played in 59 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: DAL (2020–2024), CAR (2025), PIT (2026).

He has rushed for 2,617 yards and 10 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 102 passes for 727 yards and 6 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2024 with DAL: 1,079 yards and 2 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2025: a 60.9, in the 84th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2020 splits

regular season

2020 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 6ARI13 rush yds, 0 TD47
Week 9PIT—48.6
Week 15SF11 rush yds, 0 TD38
Week 16PHI—47.2
Week 17NYG—46.8

Rico Dowdle — common questions

What position does Rico Dowdle play?
Rico Dowdle is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Rico Dowdle played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Rico Dowdle has played for DAL (2020–2024), CAR (2025), PIT (2026).
Where did Rico Dowdle go to college?
Rico Dowdle played college football at South Carolina.
How many touchdowns has Rico Dowdle scored?
Rico Dowdle has 16 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (10 rushing, 6 receiving).
What is Rico Dowdle's ScoutIndex Rating?
Rico Dowdle rated 37.0 for 2026, the 17th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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