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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. Volume is his calling card, grading in the 91st 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

2025 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
60.9

84th percentile among RBs

17 games · 275 touches

Volume×0.1+1.77
Receiving×0.14+0.25
Total EPA×0.24+0.03
Conversion×0.1-0.69
Ball security×0.06+0.23
Yards/carry×0.12+0.69
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.89

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.

2025 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed42▶

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

Burst79▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size63▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency87▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry83▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion19▶

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

Receiving

Receiving85▶

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

Impact

Ball Security54▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume91▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency57▶

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)

2025 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
672
84/g
3
20
2.5/g
141
18/g
1
Away9
404
45/g
3
19
2.1/g
156
17/g
0
In division6
216
36/g
3
16
2.7/g
112
19/g
0
Out of division11
860
78/g
3
23
2.1/g
185
17/g
1
In wins8
760
95/g
4
22
2.8/g
210
26/g
1
In losses9
316
35/g
2
17
1.9/g
87
10/g
0
On grass13
871
67/g
5
31
2.4/g
222
17/g
1
On turf4
205
51/g
1
8
2.0/g
75
19/g
0
Indoors3
103
34/g
1
7
2.3/g
70
23/g
0
Outdoors14
973
70/g
5
32
2.3/g
227
16/g
1

2025 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonLAR9 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1JAX12 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD33.9
Week 2ARI9 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD32.7
Week 3ATL30 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD65.5
Week 4NE32 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -2 yds, 0 TD31.2
Week 5MIA206 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD99
Week 6DAL183 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 56 yds, 1 TD99
Week 7NYJ79 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD60.1
Week 8BUF54 rush yds, 0 TD55.3
Week 9GB130 rush yds, 2 TD · 2 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD79.6
Week 10NO53 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD34.4
Week 11ATL45 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 55 yds, 0 TD33
Week 12SF38 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 36 yds, 0 TD62.4
Week 13LAR58 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD32.8
Week 15NO49 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD52.2
Week 16TB29 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD32.4
Week 17SEA59 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD43.2
Week 18TB10 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD18.6

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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