Caleb Downs is making early strides at Cowboys rookie camp
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The Dallas Cowboys were able to land Ohio State standout safety Caleb Downs with the No. 11 overall pick after trading up from No. 12. Downs, who at one point was considered a likely top-five pick, is expected to be an instant impact player for the Cowboys.
Dallas Cowboys first-round pick Caleb Downs is earning rave reviews from coaches, teammates, and alumni after his rookie minicamp debut. Praised for his football IQ, versatility, and leadership potential, Downs is expected to anchor the nickel role and ...
One reason Caleb Downs is looking forward to the start of his pro career with the Dallas Cowboys is there might be more for him to do on the field in the NFL than there was during his college career at Ohio State.
Heading into the 2026 NFL Draft, there was skepticism around former Ohio State safety Caleb Downs. The question was whether teams would take him early based on his production or pass, given that safety is often viewed as a non-premium position.
The Dallas Cowboys held the first of 2 practices for their rookies on Friday, as Caleb Downs and more put on the jersey for the first time.
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The Dallas Cowboys saw things break just about perfectly for themselves in the first round of the NFL draft, as the initial picks unfolded with an emphasis on pass-rushers and a surprising number of offensive players–six–taken in the Top 10. That left ...
Whether it is Reader or another experienced nose tackle, even someone they pick up when roster cuts are made at the end of August, I would say no. They don’t have someone on the roster who has been a successful nose tackle at the NFL level,