Caleb Downs Drafted by Cowboys, Starts New Chapter

0:00On April 30th, former Ohio State Safety, Caleb Downs just got picked 11th overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Cowboys traded up one spot from 12th with the Miami Dolphins to snag the 21-year-old standout. Downs had a monster junior year, piling up 68 tackles, five tackles for loss, two picks and two forced fumbles over 14 games. He finished 9th in Heisman Voting and shut down Passers-Hard, holding them to a 46.5 rating when targeted. Now a new behind-the-scenes video from his Downs to Business podcast YouTube channel captures the raw moment. Around the 13-minute mark, he gets the draft call, then erupts in joy with family, friends and teammates. Buckeyes coach Ryan Day and defensive coordinator Matt Patricia jump in around 14-20 to congratulate him, hyping up the celebration. Cowboys desperately needed secondary help after the league's worst-scorn defense last year, coughing up 30.1 points per game. Down steps in as a rookie, ready to lock it down and turn things around.