Cowboys Trade Up for Ohio State Safety Caleb Downs

0:00On April 24, Dallas Cowboys just made ways in the 2026 NFL Draft, trading their number 12 pick plus two-fifth rounders to the Miami Dolphins to snag Ohio State Safety Caleb Downs at number 12. They moved up just one spot, but it was clear they weren't risking someone else grabbing the stud. Downs is one of the top talents in the whole class, sliding only because safeties don't get the same love as edge rushers or tackles. His football smarts, instincts and leadership make him perfect for defensive coordinator Christian Parker's vision. Cowboys fans are buzzing because Dallas desperately needs help in the secondary. Their current safety group with PJ, Locke, Jalen Thompson and Malik Hooker, Lacks a locked-in starter duo, and the nickel spot is wide open too. Downs plays everywhere, box, free safety, slot, so he slots right in as a lead firepower. First utility like that turns this into a home run steel, setting a strong tone for

1:01their draft. They've got seven picks left, including another first rounder at number 20 from Green Bang. Keep eyes on the draft action starting Thursday, April 23rd at 7pm. Central this Cowboys rebuild is just heating up. This has been NFL News Today, powered by AI, I'm Corey with The Story.