Caleb Downs

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American football player

Caleb Downs is an American professional football safety for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). Downs played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide and Ohio State Buckeyes. With Ohio State, he won the 2024 national championship and was the recipient of the 2025 Lott Trophy and Jim Thorpe Award. Downs was selected by the Cowboys in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft. He is the son of former football player Gary Downs and younger brother of wide receiver Josh Downs.

Caleb Downs Joins the Cowboys

Caleb Downs Joins the Cowboys The Cowboys traded up to draft star safety Caleb Downs, thwarting the New York Giants' plans to land the Ohio State standout.