Caleb Downs: Commanders' Top Draft Pick?

0:00On April 23rd, Caleb Downe stands out as one of the top defensive vacks in this draft class, and he's got strong ties to the Washington commanders at. Pick number seven. The guy's talent is elite, but safety's rarely go that high because teams weigh the positions value differently. Still, unless the Giants shock everyone, he could be sitting there when Washington picks. Nick Savon, who coached Downes at Alabama, just dropped a massive endorsement. He said Downes made more plays in college than anyone else here, and as a freshman, he would have been the top safety off the board. Savon called him instinctive, a football junkie with top speed downhill. Commander spands her buzzing because GM Adam Peters and coach Dan Quinn already love the tape. Downes crushed their interviews with his athleticism, smarts, and prep work. He's no ordinary safety aggressive against the run, covers slots, supports deep, and calls plays pre-snap. His skills match perfectly with what defensive coordinator Dorante Jones wants to run.

1:02If Notre Dame running back Jeremiah Love goes earlier, Downes could be the best player available. Peters preaches taking talent over need, even with Jaden Daniels needing weapons. The commanders know Downes is special, just like Savon says. Now it's about whether they pull the trigger at seven to lock in that game-changing defender for years.