cowboyjoe
09-01-2010, 10:27 AM
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By Ed Miller
The Virginian-Pilot
© August 29, 2010
Dowling's won far more battles than he has lost since his debut. At 6-foot-2 and 205 pounds, his blend of size, speed and ability to change directions make him a rare find at corner. Those tools, more than any eye-catching statistics, are projected to make him a first-round pick in the 2011 NFL draft.
"There are times he shuts down his side of the field," Verica said. "I hate playing against him in practice, but I'm really glad I have him on my team."
Dowling's progress off the field has been no less steady. He prepped at Hargrave because he needed to improve his SAT score to become eligible, but is now in position to graduate a semester early.
"The coaches have told me he's one of their model kids," Cox said. "He goes above and beyond taking advantage of the study halls and everything."
Dowling's also volunteered at a Charlottesville elementary school for three years. He has taken public speaking classes to overcome shyness.
By Ed Miller
The Virginian-Pilot
© August 29, 2010
Dowling's won far more battles than he has lost since his debut. At 6-foot-2 and 205 pounds, his blend of size, speed and ability to change directions make him a rare find at corner. Those tools, more than any eye-catching statistics, are projected to make him a first-round pick in the 2011 NFL draft.
"There are times he shuts down his side of the field," Verica said. "I hate playing against him in practice, but I'm really glad I have him on my team."
Dowling's progress off the field has been no less steady. He prepped at Hargrave because he needed to improve his SAT score to become eligible, but is now in position to graduate a semester early.
"The coaches have told me he's one of their model kids," Cox said. "He goes above and beyond taking advantage of the study halls and everything."
Dowling's also volunteered at a Charlottesville elementary school for three years. He has taken public speaking classes to overcome shyness.