5 Players to Watch in ACC Spring Practice

by TigerNet Staff - Monday, March 18, 2013 9:13 AM

Roderick McDowell
Pos: RB Height: 5-9 Weight: 195 Hometown: Sumter, SC (Sumter HS) Years Played: 2009 - 2013

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Andre EllingtonAndre Ellington
RS Sr. Running Back
#23 5-10, 195
Moncks Corner, SC
View Full Profile was one of the nation’s most underrated players during his career, rushing for 3,436 yards and 33 touchdowns and catching 59 passes for 505 yards and two scores. Ellington expired his eligibility after the bowl game, leaving Clemson with a trio of options battling for the top spot this spring. McDowell is the likely frontrunner to replace Ellington, as he rushed for 450 yards and five touchdowns last season. McDowell posted two performances of 83 yards rushing last year and averaged 5.4 yards per carry on 83 attempts. The South Carolina native has patiently waited for his opportunity behind Ellington, and 2013 should be a breakout year for the senior if he holds off sophomore Zac BrooksZac Brooks
Fr. Running Back
#24 6-1, 185
Jonesboro, AR
View Full Profile and junior D.J. HowardD.J. Howard
RS So. Running Back
#22 5-11, 195
Lincoln, AL
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