Marcus Dowtin
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Career Summary
Marcus Dowtin is a former linebacker who played at North Alabama and appeared for the New York Jets in 2012.
Dowtin played linebacker for North Alabama before signing with the Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He appeared in three games for New York that season.
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Early Life
Dowtin is from Upper Marlboro, Maryland.
North Alabama identified Dowtin as an Upper Marlboro, Maryland, native.
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College Career
Dowtin played linebacker for North Alabama in 2011 and led the team in tackles.
The Jets reported that, in his North Alabama senior season, Dowtin led the team with 115 tackles, including nine for loss, and added four sacks and four forced fumbles.
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Path to the NFL
The Jets signed Dowtin as an undrafted free agent in 2012.
The Jets' transaction log records Dowtin's undrafted free-agent signing in May 2012. He spent the preseason with the club before joining its practice squad.
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NFL Career
Dowtin appeared in three games for the 2012 New York Jets.
The Jets promoted Dowtin from the practice squad in October 2012. The club's 2012 roster record lists him as a linebacker with three games played and no starts.
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Career Accomplishments
Dowtin led North Alabama in tackles during his 2011 senior season.
North Alabama's 2011-12 report listed Dowtin among the football program's All-Americans. The Jets reported that he led the Lions with 115 tackles in his senior season.
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Playing Style
Dowtin played linebacker.
North Alabama identified Dowtin as a linebacker, and the Jets' 2012 roster record lists him at linebacker.
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