Colts draft WR Josh Downs - Round 3, Pick 79

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

https://twitter.com/zkeefer/status/1652131321702150144

This feels like a Steichen pick -- he wanted a little variation (in body-type) in the WR room. Under Ballard, Colts have consistently gone with 6-0 or taller. This is a nice change-up.

https://twitter.com/zkeefer/status/1652134416867524609

North Carolina coach Mack Brown on receiver Josh Downs: "Josh is one of the hardest workers I've ever coached ... He constantly works at his craft and takes every opportunity to be the best player he can be. One thing I appreciate about Josh is that he’s never satisfied..."

https://twitter.com/zkeefer/status/1652137986295775233

New Colts WR Josh Downs: "I was talking to Reggie Wayne a few weeks ago. He told me he needed me."

After his workout at the combine, Wayne told Downs he was the best receiver in this class — and it wasn't close.

Safe to say Coach Wayne is a happy man tonight.

https://twitter.com/JoelAErickson/st...38022219939841

Josh Downs says this is the situation he wanted to be in, to be with a young QB where they could grow and build together.

https://twitter.com/JoelAErickson/st...47817190768647

Ballard says the Colts didn't expect Downs to be there at 79, says the Colts tried to trade up for about 30 minutes to get him, but couldn't find a deal.