Josh Downs Named Second-Team All-American By FWAA

Posted Dec 9, 2022
Josh Downs was named second-team All-American by the Football Writers Association of American, the organization announced Friday. Downs is a two-time All-ACC performer, a two-time Biletnikoff semifinalist, and one of UNC's all-time best wideouts. A two-year starter, Downs is UNC's single-season record holder in catches (101) and receiving yards (1,335). (GoHeels.com)

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