Standout Ohio State security Caleb Downs formally declared for the 2026 NFL Draft on Wednesday.
The 2-time consensus All-American is thought to be a possible top-10 choice within the April 23-25 draft.
The 6-foot, 205-pound junior introduced his determination on social media “after quite a lot of prayer and reflection.”
“Being a part of a staff that introduced a Nationwide Championship house is one thing I’ll at all times be pleased with,” he posted on Instagram. “Competing for Ohio State these previous two years, alongside my teammates, and upholding this custom has been one of many biggest honors of my life.”
Downs, who performed his 2023 freshman season at Alabama earlier than transferring to Columbus, helped the Buckeyes compile a 26-4 file. They gained the School Soccer Playoff championship within the 2024 season and superior to the CFP quarterfinals this season.
He was the 2025 Huge Ten Defensive Participant of the Yr and took house the Jim Thorpe Award and Lott Trophy.
Downs’ profession totals embrace 164 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, six interceptions and three compelled fumbles in 44 video games for the Crimson Tide and Buckeyes.
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