Josh Downs

Indianapolis Colts
Wide Receiver #1

Personal

Age	23
Birthdate	August 12, 2001
Height	5'9"
Weight	171 lb

Draft

College	North Carolina
Year	2023
Pick	Round: 3, Overall: 79
Team	IND

Fantasy Value

Josh Downs's fantasy value is measured by the players he could be traded for. Our trade analzyer estimates his value at 44 points, which makes his value similar to:

Michael Pittman Jr. (47 points)
Stefon Diggs (45 points)
Matthew Golden (43 points)
Rashid Shaheed (42 points)
Keon Coleman (40 points)

Josh Downs is projected for 10.4 fantasy points in PPR scoring this week as he faces the Miami Dolphins.

Week 1 Projections
Catches	Yards	Touchdowns
4.965	43.135	0.185

You can see where those projections compare to other WRs in our Wide Receiver Rankings.

Player News

Josh Downs: Josh Downs Misses Practice With Soft-Tissue Injury

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (undisclosed) and tight end Drew Ogletree (undisclosed) both miss Wednesday's voluntary practice with soft-tissue injuries. Downs has had his share of injuries already through two NFL seasons, so although it's early in the offseason, his health is worth watching closely the closer we get to training camp and the preseason. The 23-year-old former third-rounder (79th overall) in 2023 out of North Carolina took a small step forward in 2024 with a 72-803-5 line on 107 targets over 14 games (eight starts). A lot of his production last year came with veteran quarterback Joe Flacco under center, and his 5-foot-9, 171-pound frame limits his overall upside. Downs' 2025 fantasy value will likely hinge on who wins the Colts' QB competition between Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones.

May. 28, 2025 10:24 PM EST