Indianapolis Colts wide receivers Michael Pittman Jr. and Alec Pierce are the team's top receivers, but rookie Josh Downs, an undersized yet shifty wideout out of North Carolina, brings a different feel to the receiving corps that has allowed him to become a volume target throughout training camp and the preseason, according to The Athletic's James Boyd. Fantasy managers can expect a lot of chain-moving throws in Downs' direction with rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson running the ...

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~218 OverallCURRENT ADP: ~252ANALYSIS: The Colts selected Josh Downs with the No. 79 pick this year. The North Carolina product was First Team All-ACC the past two seasons and posted back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons. In 2022, he caught 94 passes for 1,029 yards and 11 touchdowns.Downs is a little undersized at 5'9" and 172 pounds, which might limit where he plays on the field. But his explosiveness could also make him a big mismatch out of the slot. And that's part of ...

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs is expected to be a crucial part of the team's offense in his rookie season. The Colts drafted him with the 79th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, as the franchise wanted him to become a reliable option for Anthony Richardson.Downs ran a 4.48 40-yard dash in the NFL Combine, and he is a speed threat. Alongside Michael Pittman Jr., the rookie receiver could go on to have a great debut season.The Colts could have a prolific offense in the next season, ...

Indianapolis Colts tight end Jelani Woods (hamstring) and rookie wide receiver Josh Downs (knee) are dealing with injuries this week and didn't take part in organized team activities on Thursday, according to head coach Shane Steichen. Neither injury seems particularly serious, so both players should be just fine for training camp this summer. Woods caught 25 passes for 312 yards and three TDs in 15 games (two starts) in his rookie year in 2022, and he could be in line for more playing time ...

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 ...