Towson University Athletics

Transfer from Golden West Junior College who is competing for a starting role on the offensive line ... can play guard or tackle ... enrolled at Towson prior to spring semester ... did very well in spring practice ... lone California native on the Tiger roster.

AT GOLDEN WEST J.C.:  Two-year standout at Golden West J.C. ... earned second team all-conference honors in 2011 ... helped the Rustlers post a 7-4 record in 2011.

AT LOS ALAMITOS H.S.:  All-league offensive lineman honors at Los Alamitos High School in California ... helped the Griffins win their league championship ... honor roll student.

PERSONAL: Has two younger brothers ... devoted fan of the St. Louis Rams  ... career goal is to become a physical therapist ... lists grandfather as the person he admires the most ... hobbies include snowboarding ... favorite NFL player is Clay Matthews ... lists “Dark Knight” as his favorite movie ... favorite actor is Christian Bale ... lists Katherine Heigl as his favorite actress ... enjoys music by Toby Keith ... favorite athlete is Albert Pujols of the Los Angeles Angels ... father is a graduate of Cal State Fullerton ... mother is a Carritos College graduate ... son of Matthew and Susan McDowell ... born on June 8, 1992 in Irvine, Cal. ... major is kinesiology.