Colts 3rd round pick grading out well already

The Indianapolis Colts selected WR Josh Downs out of the University of North Carolina with the 79th pick in the 3rd round of the 2023 NFL Draft.  Throughout training camp, we've seen his role with the team grow rapidly, and he could potentially be a Week 1 starter for the team.  PFF shared their highest-graded […]

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Aug 19, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (1) runs with the ball in the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at Lucas Oil Stadium.

The Indianapolis Colts selected WR Josh Downs out of the University of North Carolina with the 79th pick in the 3rd round of the 2023 NFL Draft. 

Throughout training camp, we've seen his role with the team grow rapidly, and he could potentially be a Week 1 starter for the team. 

PFF shared their highest-graded rookies so far through the preseason, and Downs found himself on their list.

Josh Downs and the Colts have completed two preseason games. And PFF has graded Downs as the 5th best rookie and the best rookie WR. Downs has worked hard all offseason to be in this position, which is showing on the field. 

Downs and the Colts have one more preseason game this Thursday against the reigning NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles at 8 pm Eastern Standard Time. 

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