Cowboys Draft Caleb Downs: New Safety Star

0:00On April 24th, the Dallas Cowboys made a slick move in the 2026 draft, trading up to 11th overall with the Miami Dolphins to grab. Ohio State's safety, Caleb Downs, as their first pick. This top prospect didn't cost him much, and he's already pegged as a game changer for their defense. Downs stands 6 feet tall, weighs 206 pounds, and at just 21 years old, he's got the smarts and instincts that scouts rave about. He capped in the Buckeyes to a national championship in 2024 and snagged the Jim Thorpe Award last year as the nation's top defensive. Back. Reactions from fans and experts highlight how he rounds out the Cowboys' safety spot perfectly. Now they've got him and Thompson as fresh starters, backed by vets like Malik Hooker and Free Agent PJ. Locked with a couple more guys vying for depth, his versatility could spill over to cornerback support too, especially if he lines up in the nickel. That adds insurance against the Ron Blan's foot troubles or any draft surprises at the

1:00position. Bottom line, Downs brings leadership and football IQ that defensive coordinator Christian Parker can build around, turning the Cowboys' secondary into. A real strength moving forward. From around the league, powered by AI, this is NFL News Today. I'm Corey with The Story.