Caleb Downs: Top NFL Draft Prospect

0:00On April 8, Ohio State's safety Caleb Downs is turning heads as a top prospect for the 2026 NFL draft. At 6-speed tall and 206 pounds, he's dominating mock drafts with top 10 projections, making him a prime target for teams like the Dallas, Cowboys. Safety's rarely cracked the top 10, only 8 have since 2000, with Jamal Adams as the last in 2017. If the Cowboys want Downs, they might need to trade up from their spot to snack him early. His family stack with athletes, dad Gary logs six NFL seasons with the Giants, Broncos, and Falcons, Mom Tanya starred in high school soccer, brother Josh catches passes for the Colts, and sister Cameron play forward at Kennesaw State. Downs brings series versatility to the secondary, excelling in the box, de-coverage, or as a nickel who flips between corner and backer rolls. Cowboys DC Christian Parker would love his instincts that keep him ahead of plays. In a draft full of scheme fit stars, Downs stands out as potentially the best overall

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