Former North Carolina wide receiver Josh Downs was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Downs has been garnering early hype and with the Colts restructuring their offense, the opportunity is there for him to gain a role.Standing 5-10, 175-pounds, Downs is in line to operate out of the slot in the Colts' offense. He is by no means a guarantee to earn the starting position, with Indianapolis bringing in former Bills slot receiver Isaiah McKenzie over the ...

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs has been receiving high praise from Colts wide receiver coach Reggie Wayne. "He's the player I think we were missing, A guy who's agile, who's versatile who can win on the option routes. I think he's the right fit for us," says Wayne. The expectation is that Downs is going to compete with Isaiah McKenzie for the starting slot role during camp. The Colts clearly think highly of Downs considering they selected him in the third round. That being said, ...

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs signed his rookie contract on Tuesday. Downs, a third-round pick out of North Carolina, is expected to step in as the Colts' starting slot receiver and play alongside starters Michael Pittman and Alec Pierce. Downs is unlikely to be a difference-maker in fantasy in 2023 but he is on the radar as a solid stash in dynasty leagues.

The 2023 NFL Draft is in the rearview mirror. There were 259 players drafted over the three-day event, including 102 over the first two days.One of those players was North Carolina wide receiver Josh Downs. The former Tar Heel was a third-round pick by the Indianapolis Colts. He got drafted with the 79th overall pick as the 12th wide receiver off the board.However, what can Colt fans and fantasy football players expect from Downs in the NFL? What Did Josh Downs Accomplish At UNC?The former ...