Quick Info
| Profession | American football wide receiver |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 12/08/2001 |
| Age | 25 years |
| Birthplace | Suwanee, Georgia, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Josh Downs
27/10/2026
Downs has been named by ESPN's Jeremy Fowler as one of the Colts players worth watching ahead of the NFL trade deadline. Reports tie him to possible trade discussions as Indianapolis weighs moves involving several veterans. He leads the team in receiving yards this season.
06/09/2026
NFL.com's Gregg Rosenthal ranked Downs 22nd on his early list of the top potential free agents for 2027. Downs is entering the final season of his four-year rookie contract, which makes his future with Indianapolis a key question.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Joshua Downs |
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| Current Team | Indianapolis Colts |
| Jersey Number | 2 |
| Roster Status | Active |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
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| Weight | 171 lb (78 kg) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | North Gwinnett High School (Suwanee, Georgia) |
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| College | University of North Carolina (2020-2022) |
Family
| Brother | Caleb Downs |
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Career
| College Honours | Two-time First-team All-ACC selection (2021, 2022) | ||||||
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| NFL Draft | 2023, 3rd round, 79th overall pick by the Indianapolis Colts | ||||||
| NFL Team | Indianapolis Colts (2023-present) | ||||||
| NFL Career Stats (as of 2026) |
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| 2024 Season Highs |
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| Contract Status | Final season of his four-year rookie contract in 2026, making him a potential 2027 free agent |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was listed at 5 ft 9 in and 171 lb, undersized for an NFL wide receiver at the time of his draft | |
| 2. Ran a 4.48-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine-era workouts reported before his draft | |
| 3. Returned punts for the North Carolina Tar Heels and continues as a punt returner in the NFL |
