Josh Downs, WR, North Carolina. Ranked #45 overall on the 2023 consensus board (Round 2 projection); Indianapolis drafted him in Round 3, pick 79.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
68STARTER
| Yr | Team | W-L | REC YDS | TD | REC | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '23 | IND | 9-8 | 771 | 2 | 68 | 69% | 73 |
| '24 | IND | 8-9 | 803 | 5 | 72 | 65% | 68 |
| '25 | IND | 8-9 | 566 | 4 | 58 | 59% | 63 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 2,140 | 11 | 198 | 65% | 68 | |
| Career | — | 2,140 | 11 | 198 | 65% | 68 | |
Special Teams
| Yr | Team | ST SNP% | ST SNAPS | PR | PR YDS | KR | KR YDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '23 | IND | 8% | 40 | 6 | 63 | 2 | 24 |
| '24 | IND | 9% | 35 | 16 | 161 | — | — |
| '25 | IND | 4% | 16 | 8 | 68 | — | — |
| Career | 7% | 91 | 30 | 292 | 2 | 24 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All WR in the 2023 draft class.
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Context
Height
5'8 ¾"
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Frame profile.
Weight
171 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
30.375"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
9.25"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All WR in the 2023 draft class.
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Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
4.48 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
38.5"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
131"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
N/A
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
N/A
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
N/A
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Josh Downs leads all WRs from the 2023 draft class in career receiving yards.