Josh Downs Among Potential NFL Rookie Sleepers

Posted Jun 8, 2023
Former UNC receiver Josh Downs will be the extension of Indianapolis' run game in 2023, particularly with Shane Steichen calling plays and a rookie NFL quarterback. Downs will be the main recipient of Steichen's RPO game and receiver screens of every variety. He's ultra quick and has sneaky explosiveness. Plus, he tracks the football like he's 6-foot-2. (CBS Sports)

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