Browns Film Room: Josh Downs could be offense’s missing piece in 2023 NFL Draft

The Tar Heels wide receiver would give the offense more speed and playmaking.

If the Cleveland Browns want to be more effective on offense next season they need more speed and athleticism at wide receiver. They don’t just need a speedster but a playmaker with the ball in his hand and preferably from the slot position. North Carolina’s Josh Downs could truly be the missing piece if he makes it to pick 42 in the 2023 NFL Draft.

Downs worked almost exclusively in the slot in college and has the exact skillset to make this passing offense more prolific in 2023. He likely could go in the first round of the draft but if he falls to the Browns they should run the card to the podium.