Bubba McDowell facts for kids
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McDowell with Prairie View A&M in 2022
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| Born: | November 4, 1966 Fort Gaines, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 206 lb (93 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Merritt Island (Merritt Island, Florida) | ||||||||||
| College: | Miami (FL) | ||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1989 / Round: 3 / Pick: 77 | ||||||||||
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Leonard "Bubba" McDowell, born on November 4, 1966, is a well-known American football coach and former player. He played as a safety in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons. His professional career included playing for the Houston Oilers and the Carolina Panthers. Before joining the NFL, McDowell played college football at the University of Miami. The Houston Oilers picked him in the third round of the 1989 NFL draft.
Bubba McDowell's Playing Career
Bubba McDowell was a talented safety in the NFL. A safety is a defensive player who helps stop long passes and tackles players who run with the ball. He played for the Houston Oilers from 1989 to 1994. After that, he joined the Carolina Panthers for the 1995 season.
During his time as a player, McDowell achieved some great things. In 1991, he was named Second-team All-Pro, which means he was one of the best players in his position. He also helped his college team, the Miami Hurricanes, win a national championship in 1987.
Coaching Football: From Player to Coach
After his playing days, Bubba McDowell became a football coach. He started coaching at Prairie View A&M University. From 2012 to 2018, he was the defensive backs coach. This means he taught players how to defend against passes and make tackles.
Later, he became the assistant head coach from 2019 to 2021. On January 4, 2022, Bubba McDowell was named the head coach of the Prairie View A&M Panthers football team. As a head coach, he is in charge of the entire team and makes important decisions about strategy and players. Under his leadership, the Prairie View A&M Panthers won the SWAC West Division in both 2022 and 2023.
