Where South Carolina Football Players Rank Ahead of the NFL Draft

By Jacob Elsey | Apr 21, 2020

KNOXVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 14: Bryan Edwards #89 of the South Carolina Gamecocks makes a catch defended by Shaq Wiggins #6 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half at Neyland Stadium on October 14, 2017 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

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COLUMBIA, SC – OCTOBER 29: Rico Dowdle #23 of the South Carolina Gamecocks runs for a touchdown against the Tennessee Volunteers during their game at Williams-Brice Stadium on October 29, 2016 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

RB RICO DOWDLE

Overall rank: No. 349

Position rank: No. 29

Dowdle has been a starter in the Carolina backfield since 2016. He led the team in rushing in his freshman and junior seasons. Durability may be a bit of an issue for Dowdle, as he was hampered by injuries throughout his college career, but his production is evident. He averaged over 5 ypc as a runner, finishing 15th on the Gamecocks’ all-time rushing list with 2,267 yards. He may hear his name called on the final day of the draft, but most likely will find a place as an undrafted free agent.

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