Colts receiver Josh Downs' 'natural feel' for the game paying big dividends in rookie season

Posted Oct 15, 2023
As good as rookie wide receiver Josh Downs had been through the first month of the season, it took last Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans for him to garner league-wide recognition. "Yeah, last game was a blessing," Downs said. For anyone who watched Downs play at UNC, it should come as no surprise how well he's transitioned to the NFL. (Indianapolis Colts)

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