Rico Dowdle is a running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He entered the league as an undrafted free agent out of South Carolina in 2020. In 2025 he posted 1,076 rushing yards — 14th among RBs — with 6 touchdowns over 17 games. Born June 14, 1998, he is in his 7th season in the league.
Rico Dowdle 2026 rushing stats (5 games)| Stat | Total | Rank |
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| Carries | 46 | 49th among running backs |
| Yards | 174 | 49th among running backs |
| Touchdowns | 1 | 42nd among running backs |
| Yards per attempt | 3.8 | 42nd among running backs |
| Yards per game | 34.8 | 40th among running backs |
| First downs | 12 | 42nd among running backs |
| Fumbles | 1 | |
Rico Dowdle 2026 receiving stats (5 games)| Stat | Total | Rank |
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| Receptions | 13 | 31st among running backs |
| Targets | 17 | 29th among running backs |
| Yards | 82 | 37th among running backs |
| Touchdowns | 0 | |
Frequently asked questions
How did Rico Dowdle perform in Week 8 of 2026?
Dowdle ran 15 times for 56 yards and scored once in Pittsburgh's 27–6 win over Cleveland.
What is Rico Dowdle's prop line this week?
For Week 10 at the Cincinnati Bengals, bet365 has his rushing yards line at 31.5 (Over -116, Under -116), rush attempts at 7.5, receptions at 2.5, receiving yards at 14.5 and an anytime-touchdown price of +170.
How is Rico Dowdle performing in the 2026 season?
Through Week 8 of 2026 he has 46 carries for 174 yards and 1 touchdown — 49th among RBs in rushing yards.
What were Rico Dowdle's stats last season (2025)?
In 2025 he ran for 1,076 yards (14th among RBs) on 236 carries with 6 touchdowns across 17 games.
How many rushing yards does Rico Dowdle average?
He averaged 34.8 rushing yards per game in 2026 and 33.0 over his last 10 games.
Is Rico Dowdle injured?
No — he is active and not on the current injury report.
How old is Rico Dowdle?
Rico Dowdle is 28 years old — he was born on June 14, 1998.
How tall is Rico Dowdle?
Rico Dowdle is 5' 11" tall and weighs 215 lbs.
What position does Rico Dowdle play?
Rico Dowdle is a running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers and wears No. 13.
Where did Rico Dowdle go to college?
Rico Dowdle played college football at South Carolina.
Was Rico Dowdle drafted?
No — Rico Dowdle went undrafted and entered the NFL as a free agent in 2020.