A look at UNC WR Josh Downs’ 2021 situational stats
Mack Brown returned to Chapel Hill in 2019 after leaving in 1997 to take over the Texas Longhorns football program. Since his return, Brown has had one quarterback.
Sam Howell started for three seasons and ultimately worked his way to the NFL, this year it will come down to one of two passers. Whether the starter is Drake Maye or Jacolby Criswell, one thing is for sure and that is Josh Downs will be a primary weapon.
Last season Downs hauled in 101 passes for 1,335 yards and 8 touchdowns. He primarily operated from the slot, with just 2% of his routes coming from the outside. According to PFF, Downs accounted for 754 yards after the catch. This accounted for 48.4% of the team’s totals.
As the season approaches, Tar Heels Wire breaks down more situational stats for the junior wide receiver. All statistics courtesy of Stats Perform.
Downs vs Nonconference opponents
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Receptions: 33
Yards per reception: 12.2
Yards: 401
Touchdowns: 1
Downs vs the ACC
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Receptions: 68
Yards per reception: 13.7
Yards: 934
Touchdowns: 7
Downs vs AP Top 25
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Receptions: 30
Yards per reception: 11.6
Yards: 347
Touchdowns: 0
Downs on 1st down
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Receptions: 43
Yards per reception: 10.0
Yards: 430
Touchdowns: 2
Downs on 2nd down
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Receptions: 37
Yards per reception: 15.5
Yards: 574
Touchdowns: 3
Downs on 3rd down
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Receptions: 20
Yards per reception: 15.8
Yards: 316
Touchdowns: 3
Downs in the red zone
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Receptions: 8
Yards per reception: 60
Yards: 7.5
Touchdowns: 2
When North Carolina was leading
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Receptions: 42
Yards per reception: 12.9
Yards: 540
Touchdowns: 4
When North Carolina was trailing
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Receptions: 50
Yards per reception: 12.6
Yards: 632
Touchdowns: 2
When North Carolina was tied
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Receptions: 9
Yards per reception: 18.1
Yards: 163
Touchdowns: 2
