Cowboys Trade Up for Top Safety Caleb Downs

0:00On April 24, Dallas Cowboys just made ways in the 2026 NFL Draft, trading up one spot to the 11th overall pick to grab Ohio State. Safety, Caleb Downs, their new cornerstone for the secondary. They swapped picks with the Miami Dolphins, sending away their 177th and 180th selections to lock him in. Fans lit up social media, hyped about landing Bleacher reports top-ranked safety and top overall prospect in the class. Downs balled out last year with 68 tackles, two picks, and big 10 defensive player of the year honors on the nation's stingiest defense, allowing just 9.3 points per game. That Patricia's scheme experience from college has scouts calling him ready to roll, and with this move, the Cowboys Backfield gets a serious upgrade. After their 7-win 9-loss, one tie season, setting them up strong for the jump.