Also in 2006 and 2007, he was selected for the Tewaaraton Trophy Preseason Watchlist, given to the nation's most outstanding NCAA lacrosse player.
During his college career Downing produced 141 points, on 101 goals and 40 assists.
Downing was also selected in the 4th round (43rd overall) in the 2007 National Lacrosse League expansion draft by the Boston Blazers.
[1] As a member of the Los Angeles Riptide, Downing was selected to play in the 2008 MLL All-Star Game, and as a member of the Denver Outlaws he was selected to play in the 2009 MLL All-Star Game.
[4] At the 2015 World Indoor Lacrosse Championship, hosted by the Onondaga nation, Downing was again a member of the team, and again won the bronze medal.