King Dante Visits Oregon

By Rion Young

MS High School Sports Page

Twitter MacCorleone74

Dante Dowdell’s trip to Oregon was a good one. The Ducks had the red carpet laid out for him and it seems a new nickname will emerge from this past weekend.

“King Dante” is what they call him!

“A king was born” according to Coach Locklyn and staff.

Big thank you to @Locklyn33, @CoachDanLanning, @KennyDillingham, and @oregonfootball staff. Thank you for all the hospitality and love that y’all showed King @DanteDowdell!!! @CoachMcCannERT @MacCorleone74 @StognerCody @samspiegs @adamgorney @DSArivals @JHopkinsSD @SWiltfong247 pic.twitter.com/92BL5SMGrZ

— Lawrence Hopkins (@Lawrenc54562946) April 3, 2022

I love it. Dante is definitely a king on and off the field. He has worked hard enough and has earned that name.

You can tell Dante is truly enjoying the Oregon family. Their fan base has already taken a great liking to the 2500 plus junior running back from Picayune.

Recruiting Update for #oregonfootball as 2023 4⭐️ RB Dante Dowdell (@DanteDowdell ) takes a visit with the #Ducks!👀🟢🟡

Dowdell standing 6-foot-2, 215 pounds is the No. 28 RB in the ‘23 class & the No. 6 player in the state of #Mississippi ! 🔥#duckzone503🦆@ScoopDuckOn3 🦆 pic.twitter.com/CH8tjaFRrR

— Dominiqk Peterson (@DuckZone503) April 3, 2022

Hope to see ya back soon #Sco🆙 pic.twitter.com/y8h3g3H4CU

— ScoWay Or NoWay (@RecruitinDucks) April 3, 2022

Come join the Duck family pic.twitter.com/m9OGfnWnfG

— George Acosta (@docpauly1680) April 3, 2022

Oregon is more known for speed, but I can see the hard nosed rusher working well into their offense. He isn’t all power runs. As we have said before, he is using this offense to work on his speed and passing game out of the backfield.

That’s what makes Dante a true king. He is always looking for ways to make his empire better. In this case his empire is his team, town and community.

“Oh it was great bruh. Definitely all love out there. The campus is crazy,” said Dante’s dad Lawrence when I talked to him after their visit. He has been very instrumental in King Dante’s recruiting process.

I’m sure Dante is looking for a home that will give him that down home southern hospitality Picayune, MS feel. Dante is one of those old school laid back kind of youngsters. He is very humble and carries himself with great dignity. I think Oregon could definitely be a great fit for him.