Quick Info
| Profession | American football running back and kickoff returner |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 14/06/1998 |
| Age | 28 years |
| Birthplace | Gaffney, South Carolina, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Rico Dowdle
Dowdle was listed as questionable for the Steelers' Week 7 game against the New Orleans Saints in Paris with a knee injury. The Steelers had not practiced on Friday due to poor weather, and his status was to be confirmed before kickoff.
Dowdle left a Steelers game against the New England Patriots with a toe injury. Further testing reportedly showed the injury was relatively minor, and he was listed as day-to-day.
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed running back Rico Dowdle to a two-year contract worth about $12.25 million after he spent the 2025 season with the Carolina Panthers. He entered his seventh NFL season and had previously played five seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, who signed him as an undrafted free agent in 2020.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Rico Sharod Dowdle Jr. |
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| Summary | Running back and kickoff returner who plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL), where he wears number 13. He played college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks from 2016 to 2019. He signed with the Steelers in March 2026 after spending the 2025 season with the Carolina Panthers. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
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| Weight | 215-218 lb (listed differently by sources) |
| Jersey Number | 13 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | A. C. Reynolds High School, Asheville, North Carolina |
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| College | University of South Carolina (2016-2019), college football |
Career
| NFL Draft | Undrafted in 2020 |
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| College Career | Played four seasons at South Carolina (2016-2019), appearing in 39 games with 29 starts and 2,167 rushing yards with 16 touchdowns on 428 carries |
| Contract | Signed a two-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers in March 2026 reported at $12.25 million |
| Notable Seasons | Rushed for 1,079 yards with the Dallas Cowboys in 2024 and 1,076 yards with the Carolina Panthers in 2025 |
| 2026 Season | Has been dealing with a toe injury sustained in Week 2 and a later knee issue, with Week 7 availability listed as questionable |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was switched from running back to quarterback as a senior in high school, leading his team to an 11-2 record | |
| 2. Went undrafted in the 2020 NFL Draft | |
| 3. Spent several seasons on the Dallas Cowboys practice squad and roster before becoming the team's starter in 2024 |
