Josh Downs named midseason All-American by ESPN

Posted Oct 15, 2021
UNC receiver Josh Downs leads the ACC with 49 receptions and 741 receiving yards. He is the first FBS player to have at least eight receptions and a touchdown in six straight games since 2013. Downs has a touchdown catch in seven straight games going back to last season's Orange Bowl. He has 451 yards after the catch, most among Power 5 players. (ESPN.com)

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