Rico Dowdle
Running Back #23
Personal
| Age | 28 |
|---|---|
| Birthdate | June 14, 1998 |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 215 lb |
Draft
| College | South Carolina | |
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| Year | 2020 | |
| Pick | UDFA | |
| Team | DAL |
Fantasy Value
Rico Dowdle's fantasy value is measured by his average draft position (ADP) in fantasy football mock drafts.
In recent drafts, Dowdle's current ADP is 7.02, which indicates that his fantasy outlook is in the 2nd pick of the 7th round, and 74th selection overall.
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Player News
Rico Dowdle: Rico Dowdle to be "Unquestioned RB1" to Begin the Season
Although the Pittsburgh Steelers listed incumbent running back Jaylen Warren as the RB1 on their first preseason depth chart on Wednesday, Steelers correspondent Mark Kaboly writes that Rico Dowdle "will be the unquestioned RB1 when the season starts." Kaboly adds that Dowdle is much more than a big, bruising RB. The 28-year-old former undrafted free agent from South Carolina also shows quickness, speed, vision, and power, which make him "more than a platoon back." There is some uncertainty as to how the backfield touches will shake out between Dowdle and Warren in new head coach Mike McCarthy's offense in 2026. McCarthy has been mum on naming a starter, and it feels like he's seeking more of a balanced approach with the two backs, which isn't what fantasy managers want to hear. Right now, RotoBaller has Dowdle and Warren ranked at No. 30 and 31, respectively, at the RB position. Dowdle is probably the safer bet after signing a two-year, $12.25 million deal in free agency with Pittsburgh, at least in standard-scoring leagues as the favorite to lead the Steelers in early-down carries. Dowdle also has plenty of momentum, reaching the 1,000-yard rushing mark in each of the last two years with the Dallas Cowboys and Carolina Panthers.
Aug. 5, 2026 4:03 PM EST
Player Stats
| YEAR | TM | GM | Rushing | Receiving | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | FUM | REC | TGT | % | YDS | TD | YPC | |||
| 2020 | DAL | 16 | 7 | 24 | 3.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | DAL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | DAL | 16 | 80 | 315 | 3.9 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 18 | 77.8 | 90 | 2 | 6.4 |
| 2024 | DAL | 16 | 213 | 1,007 | 4.7 | 1 | 2 | 37 | 46 | 80.4 | 237 | 3 | 6.4 |
| 2025 | CAR | 16 | 229 | 1,066 | 4.7 | 6 | 0 | 37 | 48 | 77.1 | 277 | 1 | 7.5 |
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