“On a scale from one to 10, how competitive are you? “Ten .” He answered. No flicker. No hesitation, brimming with self-confidence. That’s Ohio State Buckeyes’ safety Caleb Downs for you. And why not? That guy has been racking up accolades one after another since his college debut. He got the SEC Freshman of the Year, Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, and All-American Honors in his back pocket, among other achievements. And honestly, his competitive spirit does make sense. He comes from an athletic family, where his dad, Gary Downs, played in the NFL, and his brother, Josh, is a wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts.

Caleb began his collegiate career at Tuscaloosa. But on the heels of Nick Saban’s departure, 26 players left Tuscaloosa, including Downs. Obviously, he was a hit at A

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