Da'Marion "Fluff" Bothwell is an

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for the

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. He previously played for the

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Early life and high school

Bothwell attended Oneonta High School in

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. As a junior he rushed for 3,112 yards and 41 touchdowns on 256 carries and caught 22 passes for 314 yards and two touchdowns, while also returning a punt for a touchdown and adding 66 tackles, including 19 for a loss, and five sacks on defense. Coming out of high school, Bothwell was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to play

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for the

College career

South Alabama

In Bothwell's collegiate debut in the 2024 season opener, he rushed for 30 yards and a touchdown and made a 28-yard catch versus

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. In week 3, he averaged over 20 yards a carry rushing for 143 yards and two touchdowns in a win over

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. In week 4, Bothwell rushed for 116 yards and two touchdowns in a win over

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. On December 8, 2024, Bothwell announced that he would enter the transfer portal.

Mississippi State

On December 24, 2024, Bothwell announced that he would transfer to

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Personal life

Bothwell's family's home burned down Christmas Eve 2023.

References

External links

South Alabama Jaguars bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Bothwell, Fluff Living people Year of birth missing (living people) Players of American football from Alabama People from Blount County, Alabama American football running backs South Alabama Jaguars football players