2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Ethan Downs, DE, Oklahoma
Player Info
| Name, Jersey # | Ethan Downs, #40 |
| School | Oklahoma |
| 2024 Class Yr | SR |
| Height, Weight | 6’4”, 265 |
| Position/Depth | DE/1st |
| 2023 Honors | 2nd-Team All-Big 12 |
| Season Viewed (yr) | 2023 |
| Games Watched | WVU, Oklahoma State, UCF, Texas |
Player Stats
| 2023 | GP 13, 14 Solo, 15 AST, 29 TOT, 6.5 TFL, 4.5 Sacks, 1 INT |
| 2022 | GP 13, 18 Solo, 20 AST, 38 TOT, 13.5 TFL, 4.5 Sacks, 1 FR, 3 PD |
| 2021 | GP 13, 9 Solo, 5 AST, 14 TOT, 3 TFL, 0.5 Sacks, 1 FF |
Player Summary:
Ethan Downs was a 4-star recruit from Weatherford, OK and went to Weatherford HS. He signed with Oklahoma in 2021.
In 2021 Downs played in 13 games and had 14 total tackles with 3 TFLs, 0.5 sacks, and 1 FF. In 2022, Downs played in 13 games and had 38 total tackles with 13.5 TFLs, 4.5 sacks, 1 FR, and 3 PD. Last season in 2023, Downs played in 13 games and had 29 total tackles with 6.5 TFLs, 4.5 sacks, and 1 INT.
Player Strengths:
- Has room to add more size to his frame
- Has a great great first step and a violent upper body
- Uses his length to shed blocks very well
- Uses many different initial pass rush moves
- Plays with a great motor and chases the ball
Player Weaknesses:
- Sometimes is slow off of the ball
- Does not always have or use counter moves
- Does not have the power to play through OL consistently
- Does not play well against double teams