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Nathan Downey
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Nathan Downey

QB · #15 · Valparaiso University
Height6'2"
Weight205 lbs
Est. eligibility4 yrs
Production index
DNP
Roster status
Rostered
CollegeVU
Valparaiso University
Last updatedSep 23, 2026, 12:38 PM
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Background

2025: Played in one game during his first season on campus, retaining four years of eligibility… Went 5-for-11 passing for 41 yards in his collegiate debut on Oct. 25 vs. Morehead State. Prep: Three-year varsity letter winner… Earned all-conference and academic all-conference honors… Went 14-of-22 for 232 yards and four touchdowns in a 2024 win over St. Charles East… Also competed in basketball and track & field… Team captain in 2024. Personal: Majoring in business… Son of Jeff and Melissa Downey… Has a brother, Aaron… Grandfather Jim Rucks played football, basketball and baseball at the University of Illinois from 1969-1973… Hobbies include fishing, basketball and biking… Has never left the United States.

Hometown
🏴󠁵󠁳󠁩󠁬󠁿South Elgin, IL
High schoolWheaton Academy
Career path
Career stats
YRSCHOOLGPGSOFF SNAPSPRODCMP/ATTCMP%PASS YDSTDINTTD/INTRTGCARRUSH YDSYPC
2026
Valparaiso University
00--DNP0/00.0%0000/00000.0
2025
Valparaiso University
20----5/1145.5%41000/076.82-16-8.0
Career20--DNP5/1145.5%41000/076.82-16-8.0
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Profile last updated Sep 23, 2026