Downs Brothers: NFL Rivalry Born in Draft

0:00It's April 24th. This is NFL News Today, AI-powered stories from around the league. I'm Cory with the story. Dallas Cowboys made ways in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, snagging Ohio State Safety Caleb Downs at number 11 overall after. Trading up with the Miami Dolphins, they also traded down with the Philadelphia Eagles to pick number 23, grabbing UCF Ed rusher Malachi Lawrence to beef up that defense. Both picks came with some slick maneuvering, but Caleb Downs is stilling the spotlight as the younger brother of Indianapolis Colts, wide receiver Josh. Downs. These two will square off next season when the Colts host the Cowboys at Lucas Oil Stadium. The green room moment hit hard. Josh was hyped, cheering Cowboys all the way while Caleb teared up in a family hug. Fans are eating up this brotherly vibe turning into NFL rivalry. Josh couldn't hold back praise, calling Caleb the top talent in the draft, straight fire from high school battles to pro matchups.

1:02Meanwhile, Josh has built a solid game with nearly 200 catches, over 2,000 yards, and 11 scores for Indy. This sibling duo joins the ranks of NFL Family Stories, promising high plays and defense about grades for Dallas that could shift their future eyes. Locked on that brother vs. brother clash.