Caleb Downs
21-Year-Old
2025 Defense Stats
TCKL
0
SACKS
0.0
INT
0
FF
0
TD
0
2026 Projections
Signed a four-year, $28.95 million contract with the Cowboys in May of 2026.
Picked by Cowboys
The Cowboys selected Downs in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 11th overall.
ANALYSIS
The Cowboys moved up from the 12th pick to take Downs from what was previously Miami's draft slot. Downs (6-feet, 206 pounds) is a blue-chip prospect who might have gone even higher if not for vague long-term concerns over his meniscus health, so there are basically no critics of Downs as a safety. Downs dominated at both Ohio State and Alabama, and drafting Downs might be giving Jerry Jones flashbacks of drafting Roy Williams out of Oklahoma, which was once a point of pride for the Cowboys. Downs will be a three-down player for Dallas right away.
The Cowboys moved up from the 12th pick to take Downs from what was previously Miami's draft slot. Downs (6-feet, 206 pounds) is a blue-chip prospect who might have gone even higher if not for vague long-term concerns over his meniscus health, so there are basically no critics of Downs as a safety. Downs dominated at both Ohio State and Alabama, and drafting Downs might be giving Jerry Jones flashbacks of drafting Roy Williams out of Oklahoma, which was once a point of pride for the Cowboys. Downs will be a three-down player for Dallas right away.
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Measurables Review
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How do Caleb Downs' measurables compare to other safeties?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 0"Weight
206 lbsHand Length
9.50 inArm Length
30.25 in
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Endears himself quickly as rookie
Downs, whom the Cowboys selected 11th overall out of Ohio State in the 2026 NFL Draft, has won over both coaches and teammates with his play and preparation this offseason, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The Cowboys traded up a spot to nab Downs, who's followed up a decorated college career with a highly productive offseason. The rookie safety has impressed with his immediate grasp of the defense, operating effectively in the slot and at both safety spots. Archer also reports Downs has endeared himself to new defensive coordinator Christian Parker with his work ethic and willingness to be coached. "He's a worker. He looks for coaching. He craves that. He wants to be corrected. He wants more information," Parker said.
The Cowboys traded up a spot to nab Downs, who's followed up a decorated college career with a highly productive offseason. The rookie safety has impressed with his immediate grasp of the defense, operating effectively in the slot and at both safety spots. Archer also reports Downs has endeared himself to new defensive coordinator Christian Parker with his work ethic and willingness to be coached. "He's a worker. He looks for coaching. He craves that. He wants to be corrected. He wants more information," Parker said.