Prospect Profile: DE Ethan Downs
Hometown: Weatherford, Okla.
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 240
Position: DE
School: Weatherford
SI All-American Ranking: SI1000 nominee
Player Comparison: Derek Barnett
Notes: Classified by SI All-American as a tight end
Thune's Take: Downs utterly dominated the 4A circuit in Oklahoma as the bread and butter of the Weatherford Eagles, both offensively and defensively. SI All-American projects that Downs will play H-back for Lincoln Riley, but he’s more naturally cut out for defensive end. He’s swift and powerful off the edge, and his strength makes him a legitimate three-down player as opposed to a situational rusher. He’s not as physically gifted as the other defensive ends in Oklahoma’s signing class, but he plays with tenacity and owns a motor that won’t quit. He’s SI All-American’s top player in the state of Oklahoma for the 2021 cycle.
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