Josh Downs leans on faith and family during breakout season at UNC

Posted Nov 25, 2021
UNC receiver Josh Downs has seen what hard work can become. His uncle Dre Bly played defensive back for UNC and eleven seasons in the NFL. He is currently cornerbacks coach on Mack Brown's staff. Downs father, Gary, played running back at NC State and played in the NFL from 1994-2000. He is now running backs coach at East Tennessee State. (WRAL Sports Fan)

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