Josh Downs is a dynamic and explosive athlete who can easily accelerate in and out of his breaks. He is elite at gaining separation due to his suddenness and body control. On film, Downs shows an elite ability to change direction and stop on a dime before throttling into high gear at the drop of a hat. Downs is excellent after the catch, where he essentially becomes a running back in space, making defenders miss. At the catch point, he is not as physical as you would like him to be, but he is competitive. He plays with excellent spatial awareness and is excellent at locating the open areas of the defense. He could be an elite three-level receiver in the NFL.