Josh Downs is a part of the 2023 NFL Draft class who was drafted in the 3rd Round of the NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts. Downs is a wide receiver who played for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Downs was born in Suwanee, Georgia, on August 12, 2001. Josh attended North Gwinnett High School where he recorded 187 catches for 3,019 yards and 32 touchdowns throughout his high school career. He was chosen to participate in the All-American Bowl in 2020. He committed to play collegiate football at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill after his high school.
Although Downs was not one of the most talked about wide receivers in the 2023 NFL Draft class, he still has the prowess to be a major NFL contributor. Downs' unique dynamic athleticism is the foundation of his game. The North Carolina wide receiver possesses exceptional explosive power. To establish separation, he can quickly shift into gear and accelerate. Additionally, Downs has the instant burst and throttle control to take advantage of defensive backs. The Colts have a very useful WR in their arsenal in Josh Downs.
Josh Downs’s Parents
Josh Downs was born to Gary Downs and Tanya Downs on August 12, 2001. Downs comes from a family of football players and it was very likely that Downs was going to be a football player too.
Josh Downs’ father, Gary McLinton Downs Jr. is a former NFL running back. He was drafted in the NFL in the 1994 Draft by the New York Giants. He went on to play for the Denver Broncos, New York Giants, and the Atlanta Falcons. He ended his NFL career in 2000, playing for the Atlanta Falcons. Gary Downs is currently the Recruiting Coordinator and running backs coach at East Tennessee State University.
Josh Downs’ Uncle
Josh Downs’ maternal uncle, Donald André Bly is also a former NFL player and was drafted in the 1999 NFL Draft by the St. Louis Rams. He had a 12 year long career in the NFL and was last working as the cornerback coach for Tars Heels. Donald André Bly has played for teams like the Detroit Lions, Denver Broncos and San Francisco 49ers too. He is also an inductee in the College Football Hall of Fame in 2014.
Josh Downs’s Brother
Josh Downs has a younger brother called Caleb Downs. Caleb Downs is also a football player who plays as a Safety for the University of Alabama Crimson Tide.
