Caleb Downs: Top Safety Prospect for Cowboys at 12?

0:00On March 27, Caleb Downe stands out as a top safety prospect for the 2026 NFL Draft. Experts once pegged him for a top 10 selection, but recent talks suggest he could slip right to the Dallas Cowboys at pick number 12. Earlier this week, NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah highlighted how the safety spot often confuses draft boards. He recalled top talents like Durwin James and Kyle Hamilton sliding in their drafts, despite high hype from fans and media. Jeremiah explained that Downe's measures under six feet tall and a bit over 200 pounds, with shorter arms and fewer highlight real plays. Some teams don't even rank him as their number one safety, putting his landing spot more in the 10-20 range. The Cowboys, picking 12, keep focusing on their secondary needs. They added Jalen Thompson and PJ. Lock-in-free agency, but Downe's skills could still boost their backfield. His versatility shines through, whether patrolling near the line or covering deep zones with solid speed and instincts.

1:01As the draft nears, the Cowboys might snag this rising option without trading up.