"I was told by an NFC scout that Ohio State safety Caleb Downs had a couple of issues flagged during his medical check. Nobody expected him to test (at the combine), so it flew a bit under the radar. However, I was told that Downs was flagged with a partially torn meniscus this week. That is not a serious concern, but also being flagged with a potentially degenerative ACL is."
"Caleb Downs is arguably the most talented overall prospect in this class. The gifted safety is a legitimate game-changing force on the back end, able to impact the game almost anywhere on the field. His previous production at Ohio State speaks for itself, but positional value may see him fall into Washington's lap when push comes to shove."
Caleb Downs, considered the most talented prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft class, is a game-changing safety from Ohio State who could fall to the Washington Commanders at No. 7 overall. However, medical assessments at the Scouting Combine revealed concerning health issues. An anonymous NFC scout reported that Downs was flagged with a partially torn meniscus and a potentially degenerative ACL. While the meniscus issue is considered less serious, the ACL concern is more troubling. These medical findings could significantly influence draft decisions and team evaluations, despite Downs' exceptional on-field performance at Ohio State showing no visible signs of injury.
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