Josh Downs

22-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Downs, a 2023 third-round draft pick, was a target monster his final two seasons at North Carolina, especially in QB Sam Howell's final year in 2021 when he commanded an absurd 40 percent target share. His production was great, but how Downs adapts to the NFL game will depend on how well he can overcome his physical limitations -- he's listed at 5-10, 175, and doesn't have standout speed (4.48). Still, Downs is a crafty route runner who should fit well in the slot for Indianapolis. He'll compete with Isaiah McKenzie for the third receiver/slot role in training camp. Indianapolis wide receiver coach Reggie Wayne called Downs the best receiver in the 2023 draft class, so perhaps he's the favorite to win the job. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a four-year, $5.52 million contract with the Colts in May of 2023.
Two catches in defeat
WRIndianapolis Colts
October 1, 2023
Downs secured two of three targets for 34 yards during Sunday's 29-23 overtime loss to the Rams.
ANALYSIS
Downs made his biggest contribution to the game during the second quarter, snaring a deep ball from Anthony Richardson for 30 yards. The rookie wideout had enjoyed an expanding role on offense through the previous three games, but the entire Colts' receiving corps struggled against the Rams with no receiver topping 48 yards, which may help explain a dismal game for Downs.
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How do Josh Downs' 2023 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Air Yards Per Game
42.0
 
Air Yards Per Snap
0.82
 
% Team Air Yards
17.4%
 
% Team Targets
19.7%
 
Avg Depth of Target
6.2 Yds
 
Catch Rate
63.0%
 
Drop Rate
0.0%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
4.4
 
% Targeted On Route
21.3%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
1.24
 
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25294%
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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Overall QB Rating Against
98.0
 
Cornerbacks
96.0
 
Safeties
92.5
 
Linebackers
122.9
 
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Josh Downs' measurables compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 9"
 
Weight
171 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.48 sec
 
Vertical Jump
38.5 in
 
Broad Jump
131 in
 
Hand Length
9.25 in
 
Arm Length
30.38 in
 
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Sees uptick in role
WRIndianapolis Colts
September 24, 2023
Downs recorded eight receptions on 12 targets for 57 yards in Sunday's 22-19 overtime win over the Ravens.
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Four catches in Week 2 win
WRIndianapolis Colts
September 17, 2023
Downs brought in four of five targets for 37 yards in the Colts' 31-20 win over the Texans on Sunday.
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Three receptions in NFL debut
WRIndianapolis Colts
September 11, 2023
Downs started as the slot receiver and had three receptions for 30 yards on seven targets in Sunday's loss to Jacksonville. He played on 57 of the offense's 72 snaps.
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Listed as No. 3 receiver
WRIndianapolis Colts
September 5, 2023
Downs is listed as the starting slot receiver on Indianapolis' first unofficial depth chart of the regular season.
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Finishes without reception
WRIndianapolis Colts
August 24, 2023
Downs had two targets and no catches in Thursday's 27-13 preseason win over the Eagles.
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