Stampede Blue on Josh Downs

Downs' trade value benchmarked at fourth-round pick based on Meyers and Shaheed comps.

Based on recent receiver trades, the market for Downs should begin somewhere around a fourth-round pick, with the potential for additional compensation depending on how many teams become seriously interested. Jakobi Meyers, who had considerably more career production than Downs, was traded for fourth- and sixth-round picks in 2026; Rashid Shaheed, who offered unique receiving and return ability, was traded for fourth- and fifth-round picks in 2026. Neither player commanded a third-round selection despite being established NFL contributors, suggesting Downs' trade value ceiling.

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