CHAPEL HILL – Junior WR Josh Downs was tabbed a second-team All-American by the Football Writers Association of American, the organization announced on Friday. Downs is a two-time All-ACC performer, a two-time Biletnikoff semifinalist and one of UNC's all-time best wide outs.
A two-year starter for UNC, Downs ranks third all-time at UNC in receptions with 202, fourth in receiving yards with 2,483, and second all-time in TD catches with 22. He is UNC's single-season record holder in both catches (101) and receiving yards (1,335).
Downs put together another monster season in 2002, despite missing two games earlier this season.