Davis Mattek on Josh Downs

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I think I I I wish one thing I could go back in time. Not that I think Josh DS is dead but I wish every You would take him ahead of Devont Smith, wouldn't you?

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Mattek regrets not drafting Downs more aggressively over peers

Davis Mattek expresses regret for not drafting Josh Downs more aggressively, stating that in his heart of hearts, he would draft Downs ahead of DeVonta Smith, even if his official rankings don't reflect that preference.

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