Devante Downs

Devante Downs (born October 18, 1995) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the California Golden Bears.

Devante Downs

Downs at MetLife Stadium in 2020
No. 57, 52
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	(1995-10-18) October 18, 1995 (age 29) Mountlake Terrace, Washington, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	252 lb (114 kg)
Career information
High school:	Mountlake Terrace
College:	California
NFL draft:	2018: 7th round, 225th pick
Career history
Minnesota Vikings (2018–2019) New York Giants (2019–2020)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 37 Fumble recoveries: 1 Pass deflections: 1 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Professional career

Minnesota Vikings

Downs was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the seventh round (225th overall) of the 2018 NFL draft.^[1] He finished his rookie year with two tackles.

On August 31, 2019, Downs was waived by the Vikings and was signed to the practice squad the next day.^[2][3] He was promoted to the active roster on September 14, 2019.^[4] He was waived on September 24, 2019.^[5]

New York Giants

On October 1, 2019, Downs was signed to the New York Giants practice squad.^[6] He was promoted to the active roster on October 22, 2019.^[7]

In Week 1 of the 2020 season against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football, Downs recovered a muffed punt by Diontae Johnson during the 26–16 loss.^[8]

Downs re-signed with the Giants on March 24, 2021.^[9] He was waived on August 31, 2021.^[10]