- Name: Caden Dowler
- Position: Safety
- College: Montana State
- Height: 5’11.5
- Weight: 205
- Twitter: cadendowler5
- Instagram: caden.dowler
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2027 NFL Draft?
Knowledge, instincts, ball skills, size.
Tell me about a time you faced adversity and how you responded?
Tore my ACL twice, came back and won Big Sky DPOY and 1st team All American the next season.
What are your hobbies outside of football?
Hiking with my dog and girlfriend. Anything outdoors.
What role do you see yourself playing at the next level?
Free Safety/Nickel, special teams baller.
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
Tim Tebow Foundation. Specifically child trafficking.
How do you handle coaching, especially criticism or being corrected repeatedly?
Love it. Means there’s things to work on to become my best. If i’m being coached it means i haven’t reached my ceiling.
Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?
Brock Steel. Special teamer who cares more about the program than anyone else. Glue guy who brings attitude, toughness, and effort.
If you could have dinner with three people, dead or alive, who would it be and why did you choose them?
- Jesus: Greatest man to ever walk the planet
- Troy Polamalu: Great football player, amazing person
- Michael Jordan: Greatest of all time. Would love to hear stories/tips.
If you were benched tomorrow, what would be the most likely reason?
Targeting?
Walk me through your typical pre-game routine?
Box breathing, warming up legs with theragun, listen to music on low. Ramp it up and get moving about 1.5 hours before game.
What is your favorite snack food?
Old Trapper Peppered Beef Jerky
What scheme do you feel you fit the best in?
4-2 at nickel or free safety. I have started games at Strong Free and Nickel in my college career.
What is your degree in?
Business Finance
What would be the first thing you buy with your first NFL check?
Financial Advisor
Describe a time in a game where you feel you made a mistake, and explain how you bounced back?
I missed a tackle to give up a touchdown against Weber state. The next possession i punched a ball out that we recovered, and the possession after i had an interception and returned it to the 12 yard line to set up a score.
Name three songs, we can expect on your playlist?
- I thank God
- Where Rainbows Never Die
- Ryder Music
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