Former UNC wide receiver Josh Downs is hoping to hear his name called in the first two rounds of the 2023 NFL Draft. While Downs is being as a second-round draft pick, one former All-Pro receiver had nothing but praise for his game. Former Carolina Panthers receiver and current NFL analyst Steve Smith Sr. said that Downs is the “Footwork King." (Tar Heels Wire)
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