Cowboys Snag Versatile Safety Caleb Downs

0:00On April 24, Cowboys just snag Caleb Downs, that 21-year-old safety out of Ohio State, with a 12th pick in the first round. Do's a stray baller, playing deep safety, nickel corner, even linebacker blitzing, tackling, covering everything. They traded two late fifth-round picks to jump one spot and lock him in, because he was sliding, but not for long. Earlier this week, quarterbacks, a running back, two wide receivers and two tackles, went in the top 10, plus some other high-grade guys, letting. Downs drop right into Dallas's lap. Front office was hyped, calling him a first-round talent they couldn't risk losing, like past hard breaks with guys such as Jerry Rice or Ryan Schasier, slipping away one pick early. Fans and insiders are buzzing, comparing him strayed to Darren Woodson, that second-round beast from 92, who anchored those 90s. Super, bowl defenses. Woodson did it all-deak coverage, nickel, blitzes, special teams, for 12 seasons, making everyone around him better, just like they see in Downs.

1:04Jerry Jones couldn't stop grinning, saying, if Downs turns into Woodson, it's a red letter day. VP will McClay called him a multiplier for his smarts, character, and play diagnosis. Perfect for new DC Christian Parker's versatile scheme, even as, they shift to a 3-4 base, but still run nickel 70% of snaps. This pick signals they're rebuilding that Leaky defends their way, prioritizing football players over strict positions, and pairing him with. Free agent versatile to turn things around fast.