Damontez McDowell brings proven tackling production and a blue-collar fit to Stetson’s linebacker room
McDowell looks like a reliable, physical linebacker who already showed production at Stetson, logging 21 tackles in 2025 after 16 tackles as a freshman in 2024, including a sack in each season and a season-high five tackles in multiple games.[4] His background at Manatee also stands out: he was a three-year varsity starter, team captain, and a leader in wrestling and weightlifting, with 212 career tackles in high school.[4][2] The differentiator is toughness and versatility more than flash, making him a solid fit for a team that wants a dependable, high-motor defender who can add effort, discipline, and leadership.[4][2]
