Michael Dowell

DEFENSIVE BACK :: 6-0 :: 192
North Ridgeville, Ohio :: St. Edward HS

Ranked the top safety prospect in the state of Ohio by ESPN.com and 247Sports . . . rated one of the top cornerbacks in the state of Ohio by Rivals.com (No. 2) . . . listed among the top players in the state of Ohio by 247Sports (No. 14), ESPN.com (No. 15) and Rivals.com (No. 18) . . . rated one of the top safety prospects in the nation by ESPN.com (No. 26) and 247Sports (No. 27) . . . listed as the No. 32 overall prospect in the Midwest by ESPN.com . . . ranked one of the best cornerbacks in the nation by Rivals.com (No. 48) . . . played for Coach Tom Lombardo at St. Edward High School . . . although he was rarely targeted, still led St. Edward in pass break-ups during his junior and senior seasons . . . named first-team Division 1 all-state by the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association as a senior . . . also a first-team All-Northeast Ohio Lakes District honoree . . . team captain helped lead the Eagles to a 10-2 record and a berth in the Division 1 regional semifinals . . . recorded 61 tackles, 13 pass break-ups, two sacks, two forced fumbles, one interception and one fumble recovery . . . as a junior, registered 41 tackles, 14 pass breaks-ups, one sack and one fumble recovery as the Eagles went 9-3 and reached the regional finals . . . also lettered in basketball and track . . . was selected as the track MVP as a junior in 2017 . . . son of Will and Anita Dowell . . . born Jan. 28, 2000 . . . plans to major in business . . . was a National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete nominee . . . younger brother of current Spartans and twins Andrew and David Dowell.

Dantonio on Dowell: "We're excited to have another member of the Dowell family become a Spartan. He comes from one of the best programs in the state of Ohio. He's played both cornerback and safety, and has the foot skills and speed to play either position. He did very well in our camp, showing the ability to change direction and judge the deep ball. He's very active and hits with power, in addition to being a great tackler and blitzer off the edge. He may be big enough to eventually move to Star linebacker later in his career."

Michael Dowell Bio

2018 Spartan Signing Day Central

Michigan State Signing Day :: Official Athletic Site

Michael Dowell