Josh Downs

A dominating defensive lineman who earned the right to compete in the Under Armour High School All-America Game following his senior season

Member of the ESPNU 150 as well as being a SuperPrep All-America in 2008

Helped lead Bastrop High School to the Class 4A semifinals after finishing the season with 25 tackles and five sacks in 2008

His performance earned him first-team all-state honors as a senior

Anchored a Bastrop defense that held opponents to 10.4 points per game en route to a perfect 15-0 record and Class 4A state championship as a junior in 2007

Finished his junior season as a first-team all-state selection with 37 tackles, two sacks and one interception

Also earned first-team all-state honors as an offensive lineman during his sophomore season in 2006

A member of The Advocate Super Dozen and New Orleans Times-Picayune's Blue Chip List for the Class of 2009

A member of the Rivals 250

Is ranked as the No. 7 recruit in the state of Louisiana by SuperPrep

Also ranked as the No. 9 player in the state by Rivals.com

Coached at Bastrop High School by Brad Bradshaw.

Full name is Joshua Madella Downs

Goes by Josh

Born May 11, 1990, in Monroe, La.

Parents are Jimmie and Ella Downs

Has two siblings - Jimmie, Jr. and Chaka

Majoring in sports administration.