Colts Draft Playmaking Receiver Josh Downs

The Indianapolis Colts have selected North Carolina wide receiver Josh Downs with the 79th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, giving new quarterback Anthony Richardson another weapon. The Indianapolis Colts have selected North Carolina wide receiver Josh Downs in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, with the 79th overall pick. Downs (5’9″, 171, 21 years old) is obviously undersized and far under the normal thresholds that general manager Chris Ballard normally sets for wide receivers, but this appears to be a specialized player to fit new head coach Shane Steichen’s offense. Despite his lack of size, Downs…