Gary Downs

Rushing yards	149
Rushing average	3.3
Receptions	9
Receiving yards	66
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Gary Downs
No. 34, 45
Position	Running back
Personal information
Born	June 6, 1972 (age 53); New Bern, North Carolina, U.S.
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight	212 lb (96 kg)
Career information
High school	Columbus (GA) Spencer
College	NC State
NFL draft	1994: 3rd round, 95th overall pick
Career history
Playing
	New York Giants (1994); Denver Broncos (1995); New York Giants (1996); Atlanta Falcons (1997–2000);
Coaching
	Riverside Military Academy (GA) (2003); Running backs coach; Riverside Military Academy (GA) (2004–2006); Offensive coordinator; Amsterdam Admirals (2007); Running backs coach; Mount Pisgah Christian School (GA) (2007–2011); Offensive coordinator; Riverside Military Academy (GA) (2012–2014); Head coach; East Tennessee State (2015–2017); Running backs coach; East Tennessee State (2018–2021); Running backs coach & recruiting coordinator;
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards
Rushing yards	149
Rushing average	3.3
Receptions	9
Receiving yards	66
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Gary McLinton Downs Jr. (born June 6, 1972) is currently a representative of Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Gwinnett County and a partner with Born to Compete.^[1] Gary is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants, the Denver Broncos, and the Atlanta Falcons. He was also an assistant coach for NFL Europa's Amsterdam Admirals.^[1]

Career

Pre-draft measurables
Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Vertical jump
5 ft 11+7⁄8 in (1.83 m)	212 lb (96 kg)	31+1⁄4 in (0.79 m)	9+3⁄8 in (0.24 m)	4.61 s	1.62 s	2.64 s	4.28 s	33.0 in (0.84 m)

Downs played college football at North Carolina State University and was selected in the third round of the 1994 NFL draft by the Giants.^[2] He played in 69 games over six NFL seasons from 1994 to 2000. He rushed for 149 yards and caught nine passes for 66 yards.^[1]

Personal life

Gary Downs’ spouse is Tanya Shorter Downs from Cary N.C. They have three children, including a daughter Kameron and sons Josh and Caleb. Kameron played women's soccer for Kennesaw State University before attending medical school at Wake Forest University. Josh was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the third round, 79th overall, of the 2023 NFL Draft, and was a wide receiver for North Carolina. Caleb was a 5-star recruit who played his freshman season as safety at the University of Alabama, and is now a true Junior at Ohio State University.

References

^ ^a ^b ^c "Gary Downs - Football Coaches - Official Site of ETSU Athletics". ETSUBucs.com. Archived from the original on April 15, 2019. Retrieved March 20, 2015.
^ "1994 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 31, 2023.

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[ETSU-1] "Gary Downs - Football Coaches - Official Site of ETSU Athletics". ETSUBucs.com. Archived from the original on April 15, 2019. Retrieved March 20, 2015.

[2] "1994 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 31, 2023.

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