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Josh Downs among college football potential surprise sleepers in 2021

Although he only had 3 regular-season receptions as a freshman, Josh Downs demonstrated why he’s ready to be one of the breakouts of the 2021 college football season. Downs snagged 4 receptions for 91 yards and 2 touchdowns in UNC's Orange Bowl loss to Texas A&M. Look for Downs to be quarterback Sam Howell's go-to guy this season. (Pro Football Network) North Carolina Tar Heels: CFN College Football Preview 2021
After just two years of rebuilding, Mack Brown has the guys and the schedule to possibly have that big breakthrough season.