Ohio State went aggressive in the transfer portal to fill out its national champion squad. One of those transfers was Caleb Downs, who made an immense impact for the Buckeyes. Downs is a rare talent at the safety position and will be a critical factor for Ohio State's chances at a repeat. He has thrived with two blue-blood programs and is among the best players returning in 2025. How does Downs project to the next level, and is he the best player in this class?

2026 NFL Draft: Caleb Downs Player Profile

Background

Downs was a five-star prospect coming out of Mill Creek(Georgia) and the top-ranked safety in the Class of 2023. He committed to play for Nick Saban and Alabama to begin his college career. Downs wasted no time making his presence known, leading the SEC with 70 total tackles a

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