
Clemson TE with early production but still a role to grow into
Cole Downer has shown usable receiving flashes for Clemson, with 6 catches for 47 yards and 1 touchdown, but the raw numbers suggest more of a developing complementary tight end than a finished featured weapon. His appeal is in incremental upside: if you value a TE who can contribute in the passing game without needing high-volume touches, he fits a system that prizes reliability and continued growth. Publicly available scouting detail is limited, so his longer-term value likely hinges on how quickly he adds consistency, blocking polish, and weekly trust.