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NFL Draft Rewind: No. 31 Josh Downs

NFL Draft Rewind: No. 31 Josh Downs

North Carolina receiver Josh Downs was a four-star prospect in the 2020 class and yet another Rivals Camp Series alum.

4/27/23
 • Adam Gorney
NFL Combine: ACC memories, storylines, hits and misses

NFL Combine: ACC memories, storylines, hits and misses

The spotlight for the ACC in this NFL Draft is on Clemson's defensive line, with Myles Murphy leading the way.

2/22/23
 • Adam Gorney
How the ACC's best players would be rated in Madden

How the ACC's best players would be rated in Madden

Myles Murphy is a freakishly good athlete who should shine in Clemson's defense.

8/10/22
 • Adam Gorney
ACC Spotlight: Stacking up the starting lineups by star ranking

ACC Spotlight: Stacking up the starting lineups by star ranking

Former five-star prospect D.J. Uiagalelei leads a Clemson lineup that tops our ACC rankings.

8/2/22
 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Preseason All-America Team: Offense

Rivals Preseason All-America Team: Offense

Bryce Young was Rivals' No. 1 QB in the 2020 class, and he's continued to impress at Alabama.

7/26/22
 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Aggies opt out, fizzled hires, All-Disrespected team

Three-Point Stance: Aggies opt out, fizzled hires, All-Disrespected team

Texas A&M should be ashamed for backing out of the Gator Bowl, Mike Farrell says.

12/23/21
 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Teams with deceptive records, surprises, Frankenstein

Three-Point Stance: Teams with deceptive records, surprises, Frankenstein

Hendon Hooker and the Tennessee Volunteers have played better than their 5-5 record would indicate.

11/18/21
 • Mike Farrell
Midseason Farrell 50: Countdown rolls on with Nos. 11-15

Midseason Farrell 50: Countdown rolls on with Nos. 11-15

Mike Farrell's countdown of college football's top player continues, beginning with one of the top defenders in the SEC.

10/21/21
 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Things we expected, All-Americans, breakouts

Three-Point Stance: Things we expected, All-Americans, breakouts

Western Kentucky quarterback Bailey Zappe leads the FBS in passing yards.

10/14/21
 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Surprising players, underachieving units, no-name depth

Three-Point Stance: Surprising players, underachieving units, no-name depth

Kenneth Walker is leading the nation in rushing as Michigan State remains undefeated.

10/5/21
 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Trevor Lawrence, transfer WRs, ACC breakouts

Three-Point Stance: Trevor Lawrence, transfer WRs, ACC breakouts

Charleston Rambo should thrive as Miami's top receiver option.

4/13/21
 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Freshman standouts, physical force, small QBs

Three-Point Stance: Freshman standouts, physical force, small QBs

Deuce Vaughn is one of several freshmen that just missed the cut for the Freshman 15.

9/24/20
 • Mike Farrell
Ask Farrell: Which ACC freshmen will impress in 2020?

Ask Farrell: Which ACC freshmen will impress in 2020?

Clemson signed the nation's top-ranked player in the 2020 class, Bryan Bresee.

3/17/20
 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Commit Fit: Which ACC signees found the best situations?

Commit Fit: Which ACC signees found the best situations?

Clemson landed several players who should settle in nicely at their positions in college, including QB D.J. Uiagalelei.

2/26/20
 • Mike Farrell
ACC: Winners and losers from the 2020 recruiting cycle

ACC: Winners and losers from the 2020 recruiting cycle

The Clemson Tigers signed an incredible class in the 2020 recruiting cycle.

2/12/20
 • Rob Cassidy, Adam Friedman
Three-Point Stance: Rankings, top returning QBs

Three-Point Stance: Rankings, top returning QBs

Mike Farrell offers some final thoughts on the 2020 rankings as National Signing Day nears.

1/28/20
 • Mike Farrell
Mind of Mike: Farrell's thoughts on new Rivals100

Mind of Mike: Farrell's thoughts on new Rivals100

Mike Farrell weighs in on the final update to the 2020 Rivals100.

1/21/20
 • Mike Farrell
Rivals' All-Star team from Under Armour Game, All-American Bowl

Rivals' All-Star team from Under Armour Game, All-American Bowl

The roster features standouts from the UA All-America Game and the All-American Bowl, including QB Bryce Young.

1/10/20
 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
All-American Bowl: Stock report after the week in San Antonio

All-American Bowl: Stock report after the week in San Antonio

From day one, North Carolina signee Joshua Downs made an impression. Who else made the list?

1/5/20
 • Josh Helmholdt and Sam Spiegelman
All-American Bowl: The Gorney Awards

All-American Bowl: The Gorney Awards

Fancy Feet. Lunch Pail. The Snuggie. Analyst Adam Gorney hands out these awards, and more, from the All-American Bowl.

1/5/20
 • Adam Gorney
13 Early Enrollees Arrive

13 Early Enrollees Arrive

UNC welcomes 13 true freshmen this weekend, so here are some thoughts from Mack Brown and the 13 new Tar Heels.

1/5/20
 • Andrew Jones & Deana King
All-American Bowl: Whose stock is on the move after Saturday

All-American Bowl: Whose stock is on the move after Saturday

D.J. Uiagalelei had a standout performance Saturday at the All-American Bowl.

1/4/20
 • Josh Helmholdt and Sam Spiegelman
All-American Bowl: Instant analysis from San Antonio

All-American Bowl: Instant analysis from San Antonio

Bryce Young was nearly flawless Saturday at the All-American Bowl.

1/4/20
 • Adam Gorney
All-American Bowl: Thoughts on the East team after Day 2

All-American Bowl: Thoughts on the East team after Day 2

All eyes were on William Anderson during Wednesday's All-American Bowl practice.

1/1/20
 • Josh Helmholdt and Woody Wommack
All-American Bowl: Thoughts on the East team after day one

All-American Bowl: Thoughts on the East team after day one

Texas A&M commit Antonio Johnson set the tone early with some eye-popping plays from his safety position.

12/31/19
 • Josh Helmholdt and Woody Wommack
Rivals Roundtable: Which WR should climb the rankings?

Rivals Roundtable: Which WR should climb the rankings?

Ohio State WR commitment Jaxon Smith-Njigba could be primed for a rise up the rankings.

10/17/19
 • Staff
Three-Point Stance: Impressive classes, hot teams, overreactions

Three-Point Stance: Impressive classes, hot teams, overreactions

North Carolina is putting together an impressive class under Mack Brown.

9/12/19
 • Mike Farrell
Simmons on the Road: Five that shined over the weekend

Simmons on the Road: Five that shined over the weekend

Who impressed Rivals.com recruiting analyst Chad Simmons over the weekend? Find out here.

8/26/19
 • Chad Simmons
LB Curtis Jacobs Moves into Rivals100

LB Curtis Jacobs Moves into Rivals100

Future Penn State LB Curtis Jacobs made a major jump in the updated Rivals100.

8/13/19
 • Ryan Snyder
Simmons: Whose stock's on the rise after strong summer?

Simmons: Whose stock's on the rise after strong summer?

Recruiting analyst Chad Simmons names 10 prospects whose stock is on the rise after a strong summer.

8/12/19
 • Chad Simmons
Tech remains in the hunt for UNC commit Downs

Tech remains in the hunt for UNC commit Downs

North Gwinnett four-star wide receiver Joshua Downs continues to turn heads as he lit up the Rivals 5-Star Challenge in

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7/5/19
 • Kelly Quinlan
Five-Star Challenge Analysis: Joshua Downs

Five-Star Challenge Analysis: Joshua Downs

Mike Farrell breaks down wide receiver Joshua Downs and his performance at the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge.

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7/3/19
 • David Berry and Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Final thoughts from Five-Star Challenge

Three-Point Stance: Final thoughts from Five-Star Challenge

Mike Farrell breaks down the offensive and defensive sides of the ball and throws in a few odds and ends.

7/3/19
 • Mike Farrell
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Ranking the WRs

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Ranking the WRs

Marcus Rosemy turned in the best of many eye-opening performances at wide receiver.

6/28/19
 • Adam Gorney
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Biggest surprises

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Biggest surprises

Utah product Noah Sewell turned some heads with his play at linebacker AND tight end.

6/26/19
 • Chad Simmons
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: The Farrell Awards

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: The Farrell Awards

From Mighty Mouse to Jet Pack to Fancy Feet, there were some impressive performances.

6/26/19
 • Mike Farrell
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Behind the scenes at check-in

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Behind the scenes at check-in

Chad Simmons goes behind-the-scenes at Media Day.

6/24/19
 • Chad Simmons
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Roster released

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Roster released

The Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge presented by adidas will be held June 25 in Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

6/24/19
 • Rivals.com
After Penn State Official, 4-Star WR Josh Downs has Decisions to Make

After Penn State Official, 4-Star WR Josh Downs has Decisions to Make

A longtime "dream school" of Rivals 4-star WR Josh Downs, last weekend, the Class of 2020 prospect visited Penn State.

6/24/19
 • Nate Bauer
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Matchups we're looking forward to

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Matchups we're looking forward to

Five-star Justin Flowe vs. five-star Zachary Evans? Yep, that's gonna be a fun one.

6/23/19
 • Mike Farrell
Takeaways from a busy, star-studded day on the Flats

Takeaways from a busy, star-studded day on the Flats

Camp season has officially ended on the Flats. Inside, updates on each of the GT targets that competed on Thursday.

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6/21/19
 • Russell Johnson
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Three storylines for Georgia Tech fans

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Three storylines for Georgia Tech fans

Georgia Tech has its sights set on a few prospects who will be competing just a few miles from campus.

6/15/19
 • Chad Simmons
RCS Atlanta: Skill one-on-ones

RCS Atlanta: Skill one-on-ones

Watch the best WRs, TEs and RBs go one-on-one against the best LBs and DBs at the Rivals Camp Series stop in Atlanta!

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5/1/19
 • David Berry
RCS Atlanta survey: Prospects discuss Georgia Tech changes

RCS Atlanta survey: Prospects discuss Georgia Tech changes

There is definitely a new buzz around the Yellow Jackets among recruits.

4/25/19
 • Rob Cassidy, Chad Simmons, Bill Trocchi and Woody Wommack
Rivals Camp Series Atlanta: Commitment checkup

Rivals Camp Series Atlanta: Commitment checkup

Harrison Bailey says he's 1,000 percent committed to Tennessee.

4/24/19
 • Rob Cassidy, Chad Simmons and Woody Wommack
RCS Atlanta: Players predict where fellow players will land

RCS Atlanta: Players predict where fellow players will land

Fellow prospects predict where some of the top players from the Atlanta Rivals 3 Stripe Camp will land.

4/24/19
 • Rob Cassidy, Chad Simmons and Woody Wommack
RCS Atlanta survey: Prospects weigh in on spring games

RCS Atlanta survey: Prospects weigh in on spring games

Rivals250 LB B.J. Ojulari and other prospects weigh in on spring games and their importance in the recruiting process.

4/23/19
 • Rob Cassidy, Chad Simmons, Bill Trocchi, Woody Wommack
Atlanta RCS: Meet the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge Invites

Atlanta RCS: Meet the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge Invites

Nine players earned invites to the Rivals100 Five-star Challenge in Atlanta over the weekend.

4/22/19
 • Chad Simmons
Rivals Camp Series Atlanta: Thoughts from the sideline

Rivals Camp Series Atlanta: Thoughts from the sideline

Class of 2021 quarterback Brock Vandagriff was very impressive Friday at the Rivals 3 Stripe Camp in Atlanta.

4/22/19
 • Rob Cassidy, Chad Simmons, Woody Wommack
Rivals Camp Series Atlanta: The Simmons Awards

Rivals Camp Series Atlanta: The Simmons Awards

The Atlanta edition of the Rivals 3 Stripe Camp presented by adidas is in the books. Time for the awards.

4/22/19
 • Chad Simmons
Rivals Camp Series Atlanta: Prospects who earned their stripes

Rivals Camp Series Atlanta: Prospects who earned their stripes

A loaded field in Atlanta saw these players stand out at the Rivals Camp Series event on Friday.

4/20/19
 • Rob Cassidy, Chad Simmons, Woody Wommack
Three-Point Stance: Hot teams in 2020 recruiting, intriguing QBs

Three-Point Stance: Hot teams in 2020 recruiting, intriguing QBs

Surprising teams to start 2020, the 10 most intriguing QBs for next season and thoughts on what's going on in L.A.

4/11/19
 • Mike Farrell
Southeast Spotlight: Ten biggest 2020 commits since NSD

Southeast Spotlight: Ten biggest 2020 commits since NSD

Four-star J.J. Evans is expected to be a red-zone threat for Auburn early in his career.

3/19/19
 • Chad Simmons, Woody Wommack
Friedman's Takeaways: NFA7v7 East Regional

Friedman's Takeaways: NFA7v7 East Regional

North Carolina commit Joshua Downs was one of several standouts at this weekend's NFA 7-on-7 East Regional.

2/25/19
 • Adam Friedman
4-Star WR Josh Downs Commits

4-Star WR Josh Downs Commits

Down becomes UNC's sixth commitment for the class of 2020, the fourth of which are 4-star prospects.

2/13/19
 • Andrew Jones
Breaking: UNC lands four-star WR

Breaking: UNC lands four-star WR

North Carolina has picked up a commitment from four-star WR Joshua Downs. He breaks his decision down here.

2/13/19
 • Chad Simmons
4-Star WR Downs Visits Twice Within A Week

4-Star WR Downs Visits Twice Within A Week

4-Star 2020 WR Josh Downs was recently at UNC twice in a six-day span and really enjoys both visits.

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2/12/19
 • Jarrod Hardy
Status Check: Arkansas 2020 Wide Receiver Targets in the Rivals250

Status Check: Arkansas 2020 Wide Receiver Targets in the Rivals250

We take a look at the most highly ranked prospects and what their status is with Justin Stepp and the Hogs.

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1/31/19
 • Nikki Chavanelle
North Gwinnett WR Joshua Downs intrigued by the idea of staying home

North Gwinnett WR Joshua Downs intrigued by the idea of staying home

North Gwinnett WR Joshua Downs recaps his visit, and talks about the possibility of staying home, playing for Ga Tech.

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1/20/19
 • Russell Johnson
Rivas250 WR names favorites

Rivas250 WR names favorites

One of the most exciting prospects in Georgia's 2020 class has released his list of favorites.

12/16/18
 • Chad Simmons
SEC Championship Game: Top recruits predict the outcome

SEC Championship Game: Top recruits predict the outcome

It's time to ask the recruits for their opinions about the rematch of last year's national title game.

11/30/18
 • Chad Simmons
Michigan Football Recruiting: Joshua Downs Ready For U-M Visit With Friends

Michigan Football Recruiting: Joshua Downs Ready For U-M Visit With Friends

Four-star wide receiver Joshua Downs is very anxious to spend time with friends at Michigan this weekend.

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11/2/18
 • Brandon Brown
Georgia speedster to check out Ohio State

Georgia speedster to check out Ohio State

A newly offered speedster out of the Peach State should be making a visit to Ohio State soon.

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9/13/18
 • Marc Givler
4-star WR Downs, Paschall Developing Bond

4-star WR Downs, Paschall Developing Bond

Georgia receiver Joshua Downs hasn't been to UNC yet, but likely will this fall, as he's growing tight with Luke Paschal

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8/26/18
 • Jarrod Hardy
Michigan Football Recruiting: U-M In A Good Spot With Joshua Downs

Michigan Football Recruiting: U-M In A Good Spot With Joshua Downs

Joshua Downs was blown away during the BBQ at The Big House and now has U-M high on his list.

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7/31/18
 • Brandon Brown
2020 Rivals250 WR Josh Downs has six teams standing out

2020 Rivals250 WR Josh Downs has six teams standing out

ATLANTA - When Suwanee (Ga.) North Gwinnett rising junior Josh Downs arrived at the Rivals Five-Star Challenge last

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7/7/18
 • A.J. Jacobson
The #RivalsChallenge Stock Report: Wide receivers/Tight ends

The #RivalsChallenge Stock Report: Wide receivers/Tight ends

Our series continues with a daily look at the position groups that competed in the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge.

7/3/18
 • Adam Gorney
Farrell Awards: Time to hand out hardware for #RivalsChallenge

Farrell Awards: Time to hand out hardware for #RivalsChallenge

There was a lot of talent to take in at the Five-Star Challenge, and there are also plenty of awards to go around.

6/29/18
 • Mike Farrell
Four-star Joshua Downs takes another visit to NC State

Four-star Joshua Downs takes another visit to NC State

Four-star class of 2020 receiver Joshua Downs from North Gwinnett High in Suwanee, Ga., is no stranger to NC State.

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6/28/18
 • Matt Carter
Four-star WR Downs talks three schools he's high on

Four-star WR Downs talks three schools he's high on

Joshua Downs has piled up 20 offers already and the 2020 four-star receiver names three schools he is high on early.

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6/19/18
 • Chad Simmons
Joshua Downs is turning heads

Joshua Downs is turning heads

Joshua Downs may not be the biggest receiver out there but his recruitment is growing by leaps and bounds.

5/20/18
 • Radi Nabulsi
Downs Surprised, Excited By Offer From Tar Heels

Downs Surprised, Excited By Offer From Tar Heels

UNC's staff has told Joshua Downs he could fit into the offense similarly to a recent Heel now in the NFL.

5/18/18
 • Jarrod Hardy
Ten prospects on the radar after the Atlanta Rivals 3 Stripe Camp

Ten prospects on the radar after the Atlanta Rivals 3 Stripe Camp

DL Jamal Camp was one of several prospects who earned a spot on the radar after the Rivals 3 Stripe Camp in Atlanta.

4/20/18
 • Nick Krueger, Chad Simmons and Woody Wommack
Joshua Downs is well familiar with NC State football

Joshua Downs is well familiar with NC State football

Class of 2020 athlete Joshua Downs is plenty familiar with NC State.

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4/20/18
 • Matt Carter
RCS Atlanta: WRs vs. DBs

RCS Atlanta: WRs vs. DBs

Watch the top plays from the best wide receivers and defensive backs at the Rivals 3 Stripe Camp in Atlanta.

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4/18/18
 • David Berry