Josh Downs, the North Carolina WR, sits at No. 41 on the consensus board across 26 public boards. The tier model reads him as an impact starter — 48% elite, 25% starter.
Physicality
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “His confidence jumps off the tape and he has proven himself to be better at catching through contact than you might expect.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Downs posted off-the-charts production over the last two seasons as an undersized slot with an oversized will.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Free-flowing athlete with dynamic footwork and an instinctive feel for how to elude opponents.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a slot-YAC.
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“…Free-flowing athlete with dynamic footwork and an instinctive feel for how to elude opponents. Downs posted off-the-charts production over the last two seasons as an undersized slot with an oversized will. His confidence jumps off the tape and he has proven himself to be better at catching through contact than you might expect. While his route running is effective and fun to watch, coaches will need him to become mor…”
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