ESPNU ranks Dowling 7th

Jonathan Dowling has caught the eye of the worldwide leader in sports.
Set to enter his senior year at Southeast, the defensive back was ranked 7th on ESPNU's top 150 recruits in the nation, and tops among safeties, for the class of 2010.
"Exceptional pass defender that has super instincts and outstanding ball skills," reads Dowling's evaluation on ESPN.com. "Rarely out of position as a free safety and isn't out flanked by receivers."
Dowling had a program-best 14 interceptions last season for Southeast before verbally committing to Florida in the spring.
Jeff Luc, an inside linebacker from Treasure Coast, was the only player from Florida ranked higher than Dowling.
Jackson Jeffcoat, a defensive end from West Plano High in Texas, was ranked first.