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Josh Downs

WR

Drafted 79th overall in the 3rd round of the 2023 draft, Josh Downs arrived from North Carolina. Now with IND, he's in his 4th NFL season. His 48.3 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 56th percentile among WRs — solidly above average. Few match his target share, which grades in the 89th percentile. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 222 catches for 2,429 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Size

5'9", 171#

College

North Carolina

Draft

Rd 3, 79th overall (2023)

Seasons

2023–2026

2024 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
60.2

80th percentile among WRs

14 games · 107 targets

Role×0.14+1.55
Hands×0.1-0.09
Volume×0.12+1.45
Total EPA×0.22+0.81
EPA/target×0.3+0.09
Yards/target×0.12-0.35

Week 1 projection · vs BAL

Methodology
Rec4.1 (2–7)39% 4.5+
Rec4.1 (2–7)39% 4.5+
Rec4.1 (2–7)39% 4.5+
Rec4.1 (2–7)39% 4.5+
Rec4.1 (2–7)39% 4.5+
Rec4.1 (2–7)39% 4.5+
Rec4.1 (2–7)39% 4.5+
Rec yds43.4 (10–76.7)47% 45.5+
Rec yds43.4 (10–76.7)47% 45.5+
Rec yds43.4 (10–76.7)47% 45.5+
Rec yds43.4 (10–76.7)47% 45.5+
Rec yds43.4 (10–76.7)47% 45.5+
Rec yds43.4 (10–76.7)47% 45.5+
Rec yds43.4 (10–76.7)47% 45.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)23% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)23% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)23% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)23% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)23% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)23% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)23% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2024 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed39▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst79▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size6▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands79▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat3▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability87▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share89▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share50▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency58▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume89▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026IND59.16724289
2025IND48.316-2585664
2024IND60.21412728035
2023IND58.817687712

Career profile

Across 4 NFL seasons on file, Josh Downs has played in 53 regular-season games, all with IND.

He has rushed for 17 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 222 passes for 2,429 yards and 11 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2024 with IND: 803 yards and 5 touchdowns in 14 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2024: a 60.2, in the 80th percentile among WRs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2024 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
35
5.0/g
361
52/g
2
Away7
37
5.3/g
442
63/g
3
In division5
33
6.6/g
399
80/g
3
Out of division9
39
4.3/g
404
45/g
2
In wins7
37
5.3/g
412
59/g
4
In losses7
35
5.0/g
391
56/g
1
On grass3
19
6.3/g
167
56/g
1
On turf11
53
4.8/g
636
58/g
4
Indoors9
45
5.0/g
530
59/g
3
Outdoors5
27
5.4/g
273
55/g
2

2024 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 3CHI3 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD38.1
Week 4PIT8 rec, 82 yds, 1 TD92
Week 5JAX9 rec, 69 yds, 0 TD53.1
Week 6TEN-1 rush yds, 0 TD · 7 rec, 66 yds, 1 TD68.6
Week 7MIA1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD33.6
Week 8HOU13 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 109 yds, 1 TD61.5
Week 9MIN6 rec, 60 yds, 0 TD54.2
Week 10BUF7 rec, 72 yds, 0 TD35.3
Week 11NYJ5 rec, 84 yds, 1 TD91.6
Week 12DET3 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD42.3
Week 15DEN3 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD41.3
Week 16TEN3 rec, 61 yds, 1 TD73.5
Week 17NYG3 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD41.8
Week 18JAX10 rec, 94 yds, 0 TD63.2

Josh Downs — common questions

What position does Josh Downs play?
Josh Downs is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Josh Downs played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Josh Downs has played for IND (2023–2026).
Where did Josh Downs go to college?
Josh Downs played college football at North Carolina.
When was Josh Downs drafted?
Josh Downs was selected in round 3, 79th overall, of the 2023 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Josh Downs scored?
Josh Downs has 11 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (11 receiving).
What is Josh Downs's ScoutIndex Rating?
Josh Downs rated 59.1 for 2026, the 79th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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