Caleb Downs: Following Dad's Footsteps to Giants

0:00On April 22, Caleb Downs, the top safety in the 2026 NFL draft class, is dreaming big about joining the New York Giants. At just 21 years old, he's got his eyes on carrying on a family legacy there, just like his dad did back in the day. His father, Gary Downs, got picked by the Giants 95th overall in the 1994 draft. Gary suited up for New York in two seasons, 1994 and 1996, as a running back over six NFL years total. Caleb put up strong numbers last season at Ohio State, with two interceptions, two force fumbles, and five tackles for loss. Scouts see him as a top five or top 10 talent, perfect fit for a team needing defensive help. In a recent interview, he called her the blessed chance to follow those footsteps, though he treated it like any other challenge on the field. Keep watching this draft cycle. Downs can make that family story come alive, come April. Good ball news. Powered by AI, this is NFL News Today, I'm Corey with the story.