He tallied 153 tackles (2 for loss), 6 interceptions (3 returned for touchdowns), 11 passes defensed, 47 carries for 241 yards (5.1-yard avg.
Dowell was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 2019 NFL draft on May 1.
[7] He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day.
[11][12] On September 26, 2021, in week 3, he blocked a punt against the New England Patriots' punter Jake Bailey in the second-quarter.
[13] On December 19, 2021, in a week 15 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Dowell became the first NFL player in 2021 to record 5 special teams stops (four solo) in a single game.
[14] He played in 16 games and finished the 2021 regular season tied for fourth in the league with 15 special teams tackles.
Dowell appeared in all 17 regular season games for the Saints in 2022, racking up two forced fumbles and 7 combined tackles.