Josh Downs Signs With Indianapolis Colts

Posted May 17, 2023
The Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday signed 2023 third-round NFL Draft pick Josh Downs. Downs, the No. 79 selection in the 2023 NFL Draft, caught 202 passes for 2,483 yards with 22 touchdowns over three collegiate seasons at North Carolina. Downs earned first-team All-ACC honors in 2021 and 2022 and led the ACC in catches both of those seasons. (Indianapolis Colts)

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