HOW UNDERDOG STARTED
"Throughout my athletic career, I was an underdog. I was not a big-time recruit in high school but I had dreams of playing college football. I was faced with the decision of either figuring out the process myself, and finding the perfect place to play, or hang up the cleats and call it an early career.
Deciding to navigate the overwhelming process on my own, I gained invaluable knowledge and was rewarded with great experiences and friendships that college football provided. That was why I founded Underdog Consulting; to help student-athletes that are in the position that I was find their perfect school and continue to play the sport they love."
- Jacob Dombrowski
Founder
WHO IS UNDERDOG

Jacob Dombrowski, CSCS
Founder
HIGH SCHOOL
Born and raised in Gaylord, a small town in northern Michigan. Having played soccer since I could walk, my football career did not start until 7th grade when I called the coach asking if they needed a kicker because I wanted to play with all my friends.
Attended Gaylord High School and proceeded to compete in 5 sports throughout the four years (Football, Soccer, Basketball, Golf and Track). I earned 9 varsity letters and several All-Conference/All-District awards in football and soccer.
Graduated with a 3.98 GPA and scored 30 on my ACT. Active member of National Honor Society.
COLLEGE
Chose Harvard over various other offers and opportunities (Michigan, Stanford, Louisville and others)
Started all games (30) from sophomore year on as punter
Current Harvard game, season and career punting average record holder
All-Ivy Punter, Academic All-Ivy Punter, Capital One All-District, New England Football Writers Dream Team Selection- Punter
Graduated in 2013 with a Bachelor's Degree in Economics
NFL
Attended Rookie Mini Camp with Jacksonville Jaguars after 2013 Draft
Tryouts with Washington Redskins, NY Giants, NY Jets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, BC Lions (CFL)
Signed Free Agent Contract with Buffalo Bills in April 2014
Played in 4 preseason games- 48.3 avg, 43.8 net avg
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Alex Dombrowski
Executive VP & CMO
HIGH SCHOOL
Born and raised in Gaylord, Michigan. I began playing golf when my father brought me along to the golf course when I was four years old. Growing up, golf was my main focus but I played soccer, football and basketball until I reached high school.
Attended Gaylord High School and earned 4 varsity letters in golf, All-Conference Honors, Academic All-State, All-State Honors and Super-Team Honor.
Graduated with a 4.12 GPA and scored 32 on my ACT with a 12 on the writing section. Active member of the National Honor Society.
COLLEGE
Chose Princeton over various other offers and opportunities (Michigan State, Eastern Michigan, University of Pennsylvania and others)
Played in every tournament during college career
Team Captain
2016-2017 First-Team All-Ivy League
Runner-Up Ivy-League Championship
Graduated in 2017 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics
OTHER
Runner-Up Michigan Junior Amateur Match Play
2013 U.S. Amateur Public Links Match Play
2 Top-10 Finishes at the Michigan Open and Low Amateur Honor
4th Place Michigan Amateur Stroke Play
2 Top-3 GAM Championship
GAM Honor Roll
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