2006: Saw action as a backup tight end ... two catches for 51 yards ... career-long 40 yard reception in the season finale vs. Tennessee Tech.

2005: Played in 10 games with two catches for 16 yards ... one catch at Kent State and at Eastern Kentucky.

2004: Played on special teams and in double tight end sets.

2003: Squadman

Prep: First team all-conference at tight end and second team as a linebacker ... also all-conference and all-region basketball player at Jackson High School.

Personal: Born 3-30-84 ... son of Tom and Denise McDowell ... majoring in Sport Management.