Now a 4-star on Rivals
"Although Dowdell shows his shiftiness in a variety of ways, the Mississippi running back is not afraid to initiate contact and drive through defenders for extra yardage. His 6-foot-2, 210-pound frame provides some versatility out of the backfield at the next level as well as his ability to create space in the open field.
"While he may not have track speed, once in the open field Dowdell can turn on the burners and fly past defensive backfields. One of the more productive backs in the state of Mississippi a year ago, Dowdell rushed for 2,554 yards and 28 touchdowns. Schools such as
Tennessee,
Ole Miss and
Auburn are in the picture with a large group of other Power Five programs."