Steelers Told North Carolina WR Josh Downs He Had One Of The ‘Cleanest’ Workouts They’ve Seen – Steelers Depot

It’s simply in the future amongst a physique of labor however North Carolina extensive receiver Josh Downs evidently impressed the Pittsburgh Steelers in Chapel Hill. Downs held his Professional Day exercise Monday and whereas chatting with reporters afterward, mentioned he acquired excessive reward from scouts, together with from the Steelers. In a presser shared by Inside Carolina’s YouTube Channel, Downs mentioned he was general happy together with his exercise.

“Laid down superb occasions for the groups,” Downs mentioned following his exercise. “Principally simply confirmed [what I’ve shown them]. Steelers and some different groups got here as much as me and simply advised me I had one of many cleanest exercises they’ve seen the previous few years.”

Downs isn’t thought of to be within the combine as the primary receiver off the board however he’s an under-the-radar title to go early on Day Two. Standing in at 5’9, 171 kilos, Downs had good testing with a 4.48 40, 38.5 inch vertical, and 10’1″ broad. However his tape speaks louder with elite-level quickness and alter of route means. Although there’s no official time on his three-cone, those that attended mentioned it was probably the greatest they’ve ever seen.

Based on my tough hand-time, I’ve it as a 6.74 three-cone, a superb determine that helps make up for his lack of measurement and bulk. Productiveness isn’t a priority both with back-to-back 1,000-plus yard seasons and 19 touchdowns throughout 2021 and 2022. He additionally gives punt return means.

After giving that reply, Downs was requested to comply with up on conversations he had with groups and presumably, the one with the Steelers.

“He got here as much as me after and mentioned, ‘Man, I watched your Mix and at the moment. Spectacular.’ He was like, ‘very spectacular.’”

Downs didn’t specify which Steelers scout spoke with him. Based on our Professional Day tracker, the workforce had not less than two reps in attendance in Vice President of Participant Personnel Dan Rooney Jr. and scout Dennis MacInnis. It’s much more seemingly Rooney made the remark than MacInnis, who is much youthful and fewer skilled.

Downs advised reporters he’s anticipating to listen to his title known as anyplace from the twenty fifth choose to the forty fifth choose, the late-first spherical to mid-second spherical vary. Pittsburgh holds a variety in-between, thirty second general, and his quickness and slot potential fits what the workforce is on the lookout for. Downs has NFL bloodlines together with his dad, Gary, spending six years within the league. Downs’ sister is married to Professional Bowl cornerback Dré Bly. Whether or not the workforce will take a receiver that top stays to be seen.

Try our profile on Downs under. Our Jonathan Heitritter in contrast him to Tyler Lockett and gave him a stable second-round grade.