"It appears as though no matter what the Washington Commanders end up doing in the 2026 NFL Draft, their first pick at No. 7 overall is going to be spent on the best defensive player available to give Dan Quinn's unit the shot in the arm it needs. One such standout is Ohio State safety Caleb Downs. It takes quite a lot for a safety to be picked in the Top 10, and Downs appears to be locked into that range."
"His speed, tackling, and football IQ are all exemplary, even when compared to other elite safeties of the past. Washington fans have been burned before by Ohio State star defenders wearing No. 2 who are alleged to have an extremely high floor, but Downs could be a worthwhile selection if he avoids the injury problems that plagued Chase Young throughout his franch"
The Washington Commanders are likely to use their No. 7 overall pick to add the best defensive player available, with Ohio State safety Caleb Downs a leading candidate. Several NFL scouts have described Downs as possibly the best safety prospect they have ever evaluated, projecting exceptional upside. Downs offers elite speed, tackling, and football IQ that indicate a high floor and a minimal chance of crashing out of the league if he stays healthy. The team could face a choice between Downs and top collegiate pass rushers at No. 7. Past injury concerns among Ohio State defenders remain a factor in evaluation.
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