Devante Downs
American football player (born 1995)
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Devante Downs (born October 18, 1995) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the California Golden Bears.
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Mountlake Terrace, Washington, U.S.
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| Position | Linebacker | ||||||||
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| Born | October 18, 1995 Mountlake Terrace, Washington, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 252 lb (114 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Mountlake Terrace | ||||||||
| College | California | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 2018: 7th round, 225th overall pick | ||||||||
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Professional career
Minnesota Vikings
Downs was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the seventh round (225th overall) of the 2018 NFL draft.[1] He finished his rookie year with two tackles.
On August 31, 2019, Downs was waived by the Vikings and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[2][3] He was promoted to the active roster on September 14, 2019.[4] He was waived on September 24, 2019.[5]
New York Giants
On October 1, 2019, Downs was signed to the New York Giants practice squad.[6] He was promoted to the active roster on October 22, 2019.[7]
In Week 1 of the 2020 season against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football, Downs recovered a muffed punt by Diontae Johnson during the 26–16 loss.[8]
Downs re-signed with the Giants on March 24, 2021.[9] He was waived on August 31, 2021.[10]
