Caleb Downs' Draft Stock Drops, Cowboys' Pick Eyed

0:00On March 27, Caleb Downs has been one of the top safety prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft, with many expecting him to go in the top 10. Picks. But now, just weeks away, he's looking more realistic for the Dallas Cowboys at their number 12 spot. Draft experts see him as a strong fit there, especially with the team's focus on upgrading their secondary. NFL Networks Daniel Jeremiah stirred things up this week by saying Downs might slip outside the top 10. He called the safety position unpredictable and set the Cowboys pick as Downs floor. Jeremiah pointed out that even elite safeties have fallen in past drafts, like Darwin James and Kyle Hamilton. Fans and media, often overhyped safeties, but NFL teams tend to value the position less. Downs stands under 6 feet tall, weighs a little over 200 pounds, and has shorter arms, which some scouts note limits his splash plays. Plus, not every team ranks him as the top safety available. The Cowboys added some depth and free agency, with players like Jalen Thompson and PJ Lock, but Downs could still be a game changer.

1:05His versatility shines whether patrolling near the line or covering deep zones, thanks to his speed and instincts. As the draft nears, keep an eye on how teams weighed down the skills against those quirks, it could land him right in Dallas.