On this Episode 12: The Family Ties we talk with the Dowell Twins (Andrew & David) on vision from high school, adversity and success through college career, to NFL shot now paying forward football experience to student athletes.
Name: Andrew and David Dowell
Hometown: Cleveland, OH
Accolades:
Michigan State Spartans
2019-2020 New Orleans Saints
2019 Dallas Cowboys
Four-year letterwinner and three-year starter at Star linebacker played in 51 career games, including 34 starts (29 consecutive to close out his career)
Finished his career with 260 tackles, including 15 for losses with 5.5 sacks
Recorded 16 pass break-ups, three fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles and one interception
Two-time member of the team’s Eagles leadership council . . . his twin brother, David, plays safety at Michigan State
Received his bachelor’s degree in advertising management in December 2018 and is currently working towards his master's degree
David: Safety
Four-year letterwinner and three-year starting safety played in 49 career games with 36 consecutive starts
Two-time member of the team’s Eagles leadership council
Had 176 career tackles
Recorded eight interceptions and eight pass break-ups in his career ,also had three fumble recoveries and one forced fumble
Two-time All-Big Ten selection (media first team in 2017, coaches third team in 2018)
Three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree
Received his bachelor’s degree in advertising management in December 2018 ,earned his master’s degree in kinesiology in December 2019.
Andrew currently plays in the NFL with the New Orleans Saints as David is still continue to train for NFL, he also helps out with Saint Edward's diversity program. They both continue to guide their younger brother Michael while he finishes at Michigan State.
