Caleb Downs: Ready to Shine in NFL Spotlight

0:00On April 28th, Caleb Downs, the Dallas Cowboys 11th overall pick, just opened up about feeling bored during his time at Ohio State. He said teams often avoided throwing his way in the secondary, leaving him with less action than he craved. Now heading to the pros, he's pumped for more chances to shine on the field. His final season with the Buckeyes showed those lows, with just 68 tackles and two passes defenced over 14 games, but when targeted, he stepped up big, grabbing two interceptions and five tackles for loss. Pro football focus graded him solid, holding opponents to a 46.5 pass or rating. Downs broke it down on a radio spot, pointing to Kyle's footballs uneven matchups. Not every week brings top talent, and sometimes the defensive line stuff runs so hard, there was little left for the back end to do. That border makes sense after his standout 2024 playoff run, where he locked down the field. Ohio State's defense was loaded, sending seven players to the 2026 draft, including

1:00three in the first 11 picks. Cowboys fans should love hearing this. Downs is ready to feast in the NFL spotlight, bringing that elite shutdown vibe straight to Dallas.