Cowboys 2026 draft: S Caleb Downs
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Cowboys 2026 draft: S Caleb Downs
"Caleb Downs grew up in Hoschton, Georgia and became the do-everything star at Mill Creek High School, lining up all over the field and making plays as a tackler and ballhawk. He comes from a real football family and he's the son of former NFL running back Gary Downs, and his older brother is NFL wide receiver Josh Downs. The brothers have a podcast called "Downs 2 Business"."
"In his second season Downs transferred to Ohio State and the production stayed elite while the role got even more versatile. He finished with 82 tackles, 7.5 TFL, one sack, two interceptions, and six PBUs, plus he was a weapon on punt returns with six returns for 98 yards and one touchdown. During the team's playoff run Downs was instrumental in helping the team win a National Championship. Across the four playoff games he racked up 20 total tackles, two tackles for loss, three PBU's."
"His third season at Ohio State turned into the full trophy run. He made 68 tackles, five TFL, one sack, two interceptions, two PBUs, and two forced fumbles in 14 games. The accolades at the end of year came like a waterfall and Downs won every defensive and position award that year as well as All-America and first-team honours."
Caleb Downs grew up in Hoschton, Georgia and starred at Mill Creek High School as a versatile playmaker across the field. He is the son of former NFL running back Gary Downs and brother of NFL receiver Josh Downs. A five-star recruit and the top safety in the 2023 class, he enrolled at Alabama and produced 107 tackles, turnovers, and a punt-return touchdown as a freshman. He transferred to Ohio State and continued elite production with tackles, TFLs, interceptions, pass breakups, and return scores while playing a key role in a National Championship and earning major defensive awards and All-America honors.
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