Downs, Grimes, Duck Among Todd McShay's Preseason Top NFL Draft Prospects

Posted Aug 19, 2022
NFL Draft expert Todd McShay listed two UNC football players in his top-50 prospects for the 2023 NFL Draft. Josh Downs is ranked as his fifth-best receiver and No. 36 overall prospect. McShay also has high praise for Storm Duck, who he ranked as his No. 5 corner and No. 43 overall prospect. Junior Tony Grimes is McShay's No. 10-ranked corner. (Inside Carolina)

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