EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Sharing the field for two college seasons, Arvell Reese, Sonny Styles and Caleb Downs helped Ohio State win a national title powered by a dominant defense. More than a year removed from that celebration,

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Caleb's brother, Josh, was a third-round pick of the Indianapolis Colts during the 2023 NFL draft and wasted no time establishing himself as a contributor with 68 catches for 771 yards and two touchdowns as a rookie. He followed that up with career-highs across the board in 2024 with 72 catches for 803 yards and five touchdowns.

Caleb Downs is expected to receive major earnings on his rookie deal with the Dallas Cowboys.

The Cowboys traded with the Dolphins to move up from the No. 12 overall slot to select Caleb Downs, an Ohio State safety who won the Jim Thorpe Award last season and was the consensus top safety in the draft.

Ohio State coach Ryan Day took a playful jab at former Alabama coach Nick Saban over Caleb Downs' transfer to the Buckeyes after the 2023 season

The Dallas Cowboys made a splash during the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday night, trading up to select Ohio State All-American Caleb Downs, a do-

The Cowboys went into the draft thinking their chances of landing Ohio State safety Caleb Downs were "a longshot."