Ethan Downs

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Ethan Downs
No. 68 – Kansas City Chiefs
Position: Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (2002-10-13) October 13, 2002 (age 22)
Weatherford, Oklahoma, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:269 lb (122 kg)
Career information
High school: Weatherford (OK)
College: Oklahoma (2021–2024)
NFL draft: 2025: undrafted
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Ethan Downs (born October 13, 2002) is an American professional football defensive end for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners.

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Early life and high school

Downs attended Weatherford High School in Weatherford, Oklahoma, where he played as a running back and defensive end. On offense he rushed for 1,194 yards and 15 touchdowns while also hauling in 56 receptions for 982 yards and 14 touchdowns. On defense he tallied 203 tackles with 38 being for a loss, 16 sacks, two pass deflections, two interceptions, two forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries. [1] Downs committed to play college football at the University of Oklahoma. [2]

College career

Downs made his college debut in week 2 of the 2021 season, recording one tackle for loss and one forced fumble in 24 snaps played as the Sooners beat Western Carolina 76–0. [3] He finished the season with 14 tackles and three of them going for a loss, 0.5 sacks, and a forced fumble. [4] In week 3 of the 2022 season, Downs recorded a tackle for a loss and a sack in a win over Nebraska. [5] In week 11, he tallied three tackles for a loss and a sack in a loss to West Virginia. [6] In the season finale, Downs racked up 2.5 tackles for loss and a fumble recovery in a loss to Texas Tech. [7] He finished the 2022 season with 38 tackles with 13.5 going for a loss, 4.5 sacks, three pass deflections, and a fumble recovery, [8] earning second-team all-Big 12 Conference honors. [9] Downs was named preseason first-team all-Big 12 ahead of the 2023 season. [10]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3+3⁄4 in
(1.92 m)		269 lb
(122 kg)		31 in
(0.79 m)		10+1⁄2 in
(0.27 m)		4.69 s1.62 s2.72 s4.59 s7.58 s34.0 in
(0.86 m)		9 ft 11 in
(3.02 m)		32 reps
All values from NFL Combine [11] [12]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On April 27, 2025, Downs signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent. [13] He was waived on August 26 as part of final roster cuts. [14]

Kansas City Chiefs

On August 27th, 2025, Downs signed with the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad.

Personal life

Downs is a tribal citizen of the Osage Nation. [15]

References

  1. ↑ "Ethan Downs Football Stats". MaxPreps.com. Retrieved August 13, 2023.[ better source needed ]
  2. ↑ Aber, Ryan (July 25, 2020). "The Oklahoman's Super 30: Weatherford's Ethan Downs, an OU commit, trying to live up to those who paved his way". The Oklahoman. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
  3. ↑ Williams, John. "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly from the Sooners 76-0 win over WCU". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Ethan Downs 2021 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
  5. ↑ Aber, Ryan (September 17, 2022). "OU vs. Nebraska football: Five takeaways from the Sooners' rout of Cornhuskers". The Oklahoman. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
  6. ↑ Aber, Ryan (November 12, 2022). "OU vs. West Virginia football: Five takeaways from Sooners' loss to Mountaineers". The Oklahoman. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
  7. ↑ Martinez, Justin (November 27, 2022). "OU football blows largest lead since 2020 & more key stats from loss to Texas Tech". The Oklahoman. Retrieved August 13, 2023.[ failed verification ]
  8. ↑ "Ethan Downs 2022 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
  9. ↑ "2022 All-Big 12 Football Awards Announced". Big 12 Sports. November 30, 2022. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
  10. ↑ Sweet, Randall. "One Oklahoma Player Recognized in Preseason All-Big 12 Poll". Oklahoma Sooners on SI. SI.com. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Ethan Downs Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Ethan Downs College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Jaguars Agree to Terms With 20 Undrafted Free Agents". Jaguars.com. April 27, 2025. Retrieved April 28, 2025.
  14. ↑ Oehser, John. "Jaguars Announce Initial 53-Man Roster for 2025". jaguars.com. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  15. ↑ Lovato, Natasha (January 9, 2023). "Collegiate athlete wants legacy to be more than football". Osage News . Retrieved January 6, 2025.
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