Rico Dowdle Bio, career timeline and draft history
- Age
- 28
- Height / weight
- 5'11", 218 lb
- Experience
- 7th season
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 5.3
- Pos rank
- RB61
- Rostered
- 74%
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Rico Dowdle Bio
Rico Dowdle is a running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he wears No. 13. Born June 14, 1998, in Asheville, NC, he attended A.C. Reynolds and played college football at South Carolina.
He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Dallas Cowboys in 2020. Since then, Dowdle played for the Carolina Panthers (2025) and joined the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2026.
In 59 regular-season games since 2020, he has run for 2,577 yards and 10 touchdowns and caught 99 passes.
Career Timeline
3 stops with 3 teams in 7 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
Pittsburgh Steelers Current team2026–present
He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 2 of 2 games.
Carolina Panthers2025
He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 10 of 17 games.
Dallas Cowboys2020–2024
He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 30 of 52 games.
College: South Carolina
Transactions
- SignedSigned a two-year, $12.25 million contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- SignedAgreed to a one-year contract with the Carolina Panthers worth up to $6.25 million.
- SignedAgreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys.
- SignedSigned as an undrafted free agent with the Dallas Cowboys.
- SignedAgreed to join the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent.
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About Rico Dowdle: Bio FAQ
How old is Rico Dowdle?
Rico Dowdle is 28 years old. He was born on June 14, 1998. 2026 is his 7th NFL season.
How tall is Rico Dowdle?
Rico Dowdle is 5 feet 11 inches tall (5'11"), listed at 218 pounds, and plays running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
How much does Rico Dowdle weigh?
Rico Dowdle weighs 218 pounds, his listed weight on the Pittsburgh Steelers roster. He is listed at 5'11".
What number does Rico Dowdle wear?
Rico Dowdle wears number 13 for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He plays running back.
What position does Rico Dowdle play?
Rico Dowdle plays running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers, wearing number 13. 2026 is his 7th season in the NFL.
What team does Rico Dowdle play for?
Rico Dowdle plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers as a running back. He has been with the Steelers since 2026.
Where did Rico Dowdle go to college?
Rico Dowdle played college football at South Carolina, after attending A.C. Reynolds (NC).
Where is Rico Dowdle from?
Rico Dowdle went to high school in North Carolina, at A.C. Reynolds, before playing college football at South Carolina.
When is Rico Dowdle's birthday?
Rico Dowdle's birthday is June 14. He was born on June 14, 1998 and is 28 years old.
How long has Rico Dowdle been in the NFL?
2026 is Rico Dowdle's 7th NFL season; he entered the league in 2020. View his career statistics.
What teams has Rico Dowdle played for?
Rico Dowdle has played for the Dallas Cowboys, Carolina Panthers and Pittsburgh Steelers. View his career statistics.
What year did Rico Dowdle enter the NFL?
Rico Dowdle entered the NFL in 2020. 2026 is his 7th season.