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 resolution on social media “after a number of prayer and reflection.”
“Being a part of a group that introduced a Nationwide Championship house is one thing I’ll all the time be happy 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 document. They received the Faculty Soccer Playoff championship within the 2024 season and superior to the CFP quarterfinals this season.
He was the 2025 Large Ten Defensive Participant of the 12 months and took dwelling the Jim Thorpe Award and Lott Trophy.
Downs’ profession totals embrace 164 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, six interceptions and three pressured fumbles in 44 video games for the Crimson Tide and Buckeyes.
–Area Stage Media
