Rico Dowdle

Overall Rank
RB18
2025
Pittsburgh Steelers
Height
5' 11"
Weight
213 lbs
BMI
29.7
(46th)
Draft Pick
Undrafted
(2020)
College
South Carolina
Age
27.8
Best Comparable Player
Kareem Hunt
Workout Metrics
4.54
65th
100.3
68th
128.1
88th
40-Yard Dash
Speed Score
Burst Score
Agility Score
Bench Press
High School Metrics
21.7%
(47th)
College Dominator
5.2
(42nd)
College YPC
6.6%
(52nd)
College Target Share

Rico Dowdle Contract

Rico Dowdle signed a 2 Year, $12,250,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers on March 13, 2026. The contract runs through 2027 and has an average annual value of $6,125,000. It also cam with a $5,000,000 signing bonus and $5,000,000 guaranteed. Dowdle was represented by David Canter and Ness Mugrabi (Aura Sports Group) in negotiations.

2 yrs / $12,250,000
Overall Contract Terms
$5,000,000
Total Guaranteed Money
$5,000,000
Signing Bonus
2028
Expiration Year

Salary Cap Details

Year Base Salary Cap Hit Cap %
2026 $1,250,000 $3,750,000
1.25%
2027 $6,000,000 $8,500,000
2.63%