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Anthony Richardson tops list of five most intriguing prospects to watch at pro days

Heading into pro days, Bucky Brooks identifies five must-watch prospects after they turned heads and opened eyes at the NFL Combine.

MARCH 10, 2023

Potential Browns Draft Target Josh Downs believes in himself, proves his explosiveness at NFL Combine If available at No. 42 overall, North Carolina wide receiver Josh Downs could be a player the Browns target to help bring additional explosi...

MARCH 5, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Josh Downs runs 40-yard dash at 2023 combine North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Josh Downs runs the 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine.

MARCH 4, 2023 • GIANTS.COM

2023 NFL Draft WR Rankings: Quentin Johnston leads the prospects

Who are the 10 best receivers available in the 2023 draft? We rank and evaluate them from Quentin Johnston and Jordan Addison to Michael Wil...

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Steelers Slot WR Options: Zay Flowers or Josh Downs? The Pittsburgh Steelers could find two slot options in the NFL Draft. But which one provides the better fit?

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Josh Downs, Tyler Scott among five offensive prospects for Browns to eye at NFL Combine The Browns will be in Indianapolis in a little more than a week looking at prospects. Here's a look at five offensive players who fit their...

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Bills Draft Watch: UNC WR Josh Downs Strengthens Slot? Former North Carolina slot receiver Josh Downs projects as one of the top players at this position heading into the 2023 NFL Draft. Should t...

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Can Texans get Alabama’s Bryce Young at No. 2? AFC South mock draft

The Texans and Colts are in the running for draft talent like Bryce Young and C.J. Stroud. Here's a two-round mock for the entire AFC South.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Josh Downs named to AP All-America second team The draft-bound receiver earns some more honors at the end of his UNC career.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

2023 NFL Draft: Josh Downs Declares for Draft Read below for the insight on potential top 50 pick Josh Downs

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

UNC football WR Josh Downs leaving for NFL Draft, won't play in Holiday Bowl Two-time All-ACC first-teamer Josh Downs leaves UNC ranked second all-time in TD catces (22) and third in career receptions (202).

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • FAYOBSERVER.COM

UNC football receiver Josh Downs to declare for NFL draft, won't play in Holiday Bowl Downs led the ACC in receptions and receiving yards per game a year after setting single-season records for the Tar Heels.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Josh Downs' case to be a Biletnikoff semifinalist Downs’ production despite playing only eight games and having other good receivers around gives him a strong argument for Biletnikoff honors...

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Josh Downs' case to be a Biletnikoff semifinalist Downs’ production despite playing only eight games and having other good receivers around gives him a strong argument for Biletnikoff honors...

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

How UNC football's Josh Downs has become one of the top receivers in the country His dad played for NC State and his uncle is on UNC's coaching staff. Josh Downs chose to be a Tar Heel and now Drake Maye is throwing to hi...

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • FAYOBSERVER.COM

Downs impresses in UNC's road win at Virginia North Carolina receiver Josh Downs caught a career-high 15 passes for 166 yards and a touchdown in North Carolina’s 31-28 victory over Virgi...

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

UNC QB Drake Maye talks about dual weapons Josh Downs, Antoine Green UNC football's Drake Maye talks about 'dynamic duo' of receivers Josh Downs, Antoine Green after win over Pitt.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • FAYOBSERVER.COM

UNC football wins thriller at Duke with last-minute TD Drake Maye's pass to Antoine Green for a touchdown with 16 seconds left gives UNC a win over Duke, command of ACC Coastal Division.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • FAYOBSERVER.COM

UNC football's Josh Downs says 'it feels like we're peaking at the right time' UNC football WR Josh Downs had 120 receiving yards on eight catches in Saturday's 41-10 win over Virginia Tech.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • FAYOBSERVER.COM

Scores twice in loss Saturday Downs (lower body) caught five passes for 32 yards and two touchdowns in Saturday's 45-32 loss to Notre Dame.

Impact Downs caught all five of his targets, reeling in a contested pass in the back of the endzone to open the scoring on Saturday. The wide receiver missed the Tarheels' two previous games while nursing a lower body injury. Downs has four touchdowns in the two games he has played this season.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Saturday Downs is warming up ahead of Saturday's game versus Notre Dame, Pat Welter of WRAL News in NC reports.

Impact Downs announced earlier this week that he would play Saturday, and it is looking that will come true. The junior receiver is in line for plenty of targets as he caught 102 passes for 1,344 yards and eight touchdowns in 2021.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Notre Dame Downs announced on his twitter that he would be available to play in Saturday's game against Notre Dame.

Impact Downs has only played in one game this season and hauled in nine catches for 78 yards and two touchdowns. In 2021, the junior wideout had a breakout campaign catching 102 passes for 1344 yards and eight touchdowns. If Downs plays this Saturday, expect him to be UNC's top target.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could play this week Downs (lower body) will undergo further evaluation throughout this week of practice heading into Saturday's game against Notre Dame, C.L. Brown of The Raleigh News & Observer repor...

Impact Downs has been unable to suit up since North Carolina's season opener against Florida A&M while dealing with an unspecified lower body injury, leaving it unclear when or if he may return to the field this season. The junior slot wideout accumulated 1,344 yards while hauling in 102 of his 148 targets last season, and he should serve as the Tarheels' top receiving option when healthy this season. Therefore, Downs' availability heading into this Saturday's highly anticipated matchup against Notre Dame could have a significant impact on the Tarheels' passing game led by redshirt freshman Drake Maye.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

UNC receiver Downs out vs. App State with lower body injury

North Carolina will be without top wide receiver Josh Downs for its game at Appalachian State

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

North Carolina WR Josh Downs out vs. App State: report North Carolina will be without its top wide receiver for its Week 1 season opener against Appalachian State on Saturday. Josh Downs will not...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM