Gary Downs
Gary McLinton Downs, Jr. (born June 6, 1972 in New Bern, North Carolina) is currently the running backs coach at East Tennessee State University.[1] Gary is a former American football running back in the National Football League for the New York Giants, the Denver Broncos, and the Atlanta Falcons. He was also an assistant coach for NFL Europa's Amsterdam Admirals.[1]
| Position: | Running back | ||||||
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| Born: | June 6, 1972 New Bern, North Carolina | ||||||
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| High school: | Columbus (GA) Spencer | ||||||
| College: | NC State | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1994 / Round: 3 / Pick: 95 | ||||||
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Downs played college football at North Carolina State University and was selected in the third round of the 1994 NFL Draft by the Giants. He played in 69 games over six NFL seasons from 1994 to 2000. He rushed for 149 yards and caught nine passes for 66 yards.[1] Gary Downs’ spouse is Tanya Shorter Downs from Cary N.C. They have three children, Kameron Downs, Joshua Downs and Caleb Downs.