Ras-I Dowling played professionally as a safety in the National Football League.
13 Facts About Ras-I Dowling
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Ras-I Dowling was selected by the New England Patriots in the second round of the 2011 NFL draft.
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Ras-I Dowling was a member of the New York Jets, Oakland Raiders and Carolina Panthers.
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Ras-I Dowling attended Deep Creek High School in Chesapeake, where he played defensive back, wide receiver, and some quarterback.
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Ras-I Dowling finished the season with 43 tackles and a team-leading three interceptions.
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Ras-I Dowling was awarded ACC Defensive Player of the week vs Indiana with nine tackles and the first sack of his career.
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Ras-I Dowling was voted 2010 Pre-season All-ACC selection and second team All-American for the first time in his career.
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Ras-I Dowling was selected with the first pick of the second round by the New England Patriots in the 2011 NFL draft.
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Ras-I Dowling played two games for the Patriots in the 2011 season before injuring his hip in Week 2 against San Diego.
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On October 26,2012, Ras-I Dowling was placed on injured reserve with a torn thigh muscle, ending his 2012 season.
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On September 1,2014, Ras-I Dowling was signed to the Raiders' practice squad.
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On November 23,2015, Ras-I Dowling was signed to the Carolina Panthers' practice squad.
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On February 7,2016, Ras-I Dowling's Panthers played in Super Bowl 50.