ESPN Mock: Ohio State's Caleb Downs to Commanders

0:00Welcome to NFL News Today, two minutes of updates that matter to NFL fans, hit subscribe and stay connected. The 2026 NFL Draft is set for next month, and the Washington commanders sit at the number 7 overall pick. mock drafts this offseason keep linking them to defensive talent, like edge rushers, linebackers and defensive backs positions they desperately need. To upgrade, ESPN analyst Jordan Reed's latest post-combine mock draft sends Ohio State defensive back Caleb Downs to Washington. Reed highlights Downs as one of the smartest players he studied, praising his high football IQ and sure tackling. Meanwhile, the commanders pass defense ranked near the bottom last season, giving up 8.1 yards per attempt, third worst in the league, along with just 8 interceptions, fourth fewest overall. A top 10 safety pick would be rare, the first since Jamal Adams back in 2017. Downs showed his versatility at Ohio State, playing safety, slot corner, and even delivering

1:02linebacker-like hits. Over 14 games last year, he posted 68 tackles, five tackles for loss, one sack, and two interceptions, earning first team All-American, honors for the second straight season, plus some Heisman Boats. Getting Downs could let him start day one, and cut down those explosive plays right away. Giving the commanders a true game changer in the secondary. We'd like to thank our sponsor for making this episode possible. Some chase piece, I put my head in it. Well, I solely pillow dot com.