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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 86th 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

—

Seasons

2020–2026

2023 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
55.4

75th percentile among RBs

16 games · 106 touches

Volume×0.1+0.16
Receiving×0.14+0.05
Total EPA×0.24+0.57
Conversion×0.1-0.53
Ball security×0.06+0.83
Yards/carry×0.12-0.09
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.34

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.

2023 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed40▶

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

Burst86▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size56▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency73▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry43▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion25▶

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

Receiving

Receiving56▶

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

Impact

Ball Security85▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume66▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency78▶

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)

2023 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
204
29/g
2
7
1.0/g
60
9/g
1
Away9
157
17/g
0
10
1.1/g
84
9/g
1
In division6
214
36/g
2
5
0.8/g
75
13/g
1
Out of division10
147
15/g
0
12
1.2/g
69
7/g
1
In wins11
309
28/g
2
12
1.1/g
111
10/g
1
In losses5
52
10/g
0
5
1.0/g
33
7/g
1
On grass6
117
20/g
0
8
1.3/g
76
13/g
1
On turf10
244
24/g
2
9
0.9/g
68
7/g
1
Indoors7
190
27/g
2
6
0.9/g
43
6/g
1
Outdoors9
171
19/g
0
11
1.2/g
101
11/g
1

2023 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonGB11 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1NYG24 rush yds, 0 TD48.8
Week 2NYJ26 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD53.3
Week 3ARI21 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 25 yds, 1 TD62.5
Week 4NE9 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD50.3
Week 5SF15 rush yds, 0 TD44.2
Week 6LAC12 rush yds, 0 TD48
Week 8LAR18 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD48.9
Week 9PHI8 rush yds, 0 TD46.9
Week 10NYG79 rush yds, 1 TD78.8
Week 11CAR23 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, -3 yds, 0 TD36.7
Week 12WAS11 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 15 yds, 1 TD56.1
Week 13SEA15 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD44.4
Week 14PHI46 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD50.7
Week 15BUF4 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD40.4
Week 16MIA4 rush yds, 0 TD43.7
Week 18WAS46 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 54 yds, 0 TD68.9

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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