Ethan Downs
Career Summary
Ethan Downs is a defensive lineman from Weatherford, Oklahoma, who played at Oklahoma before signing with Jacksonville as an undrafted free agent in 2025.
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Early Life
Downs is from Weatherford, Oklahoma. He was a multi-sport athlete at Weatherford High School, also competing in track and field.
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High School
At Weatherford High School, Downs finished with 238 tackles, 18 sacks and two interceptions. He also produced more than 1,250 rushing yards and 1,000 receiving yards, helped Weatherford reach the 2019 Oklahoma 4A title game, and won the 2019 Oklahoma 4A shot put championship.
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College Career
Downs played four seasons at Oklahoma from 2021 through 2024. He appeared in 51 games with 37 starts, making 110 tackles with 32 tackles for loss, 12.5 sacks, an interception, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.
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Path to the NFL
Downs participated in the 2025 NFL Combine and signed with Jacksonville as an undrafted free agent after the 2025 NFL Draft.
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NFL Career
Downs entered the NFL with Jacksonville in 2025. Jaguars transactions document his May 8 signing and August 26 waiver; the cited sources do not establish a regular-season statistical record.
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Career Accomplishments
Downs was a two-time second-team All-Big 12 selection. In 2024, he received Oklahoma's Bob Kalsu Award, started all 12 games he played and recorded 29 tackles, 9.0 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.
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Playing Style
Listed at 6-foot-4 and 263 pounds, Downs played on the defensive line. His production across 37 starts included 32 career tackles for loss, 12.5 sacks and 19 quarterback hurries.
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31070, 00-0040328, 2002-10-13, Ethan Downs, Ethan, Downs
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