As slot receivers go, Josh Downs is something of a throwback. For one thing, the Indianapolis Colts’ third-year player almost always lines up in the slot. That may seem like a simple concept, but it is somewhat rare these days, when many of the most productive slot receivers are just as likely to split out wide.
Then there is his size. Downs is officially listed at 5’9”, 171 pounds, making him the smallest player on the team, except recently signed kicker Blake Grupe.
And finally, there is the skill set. Downs, like many of the greatest slot receivers in NFL history, wins with quickness more than speed.