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Caleb Downs' Powerful Cowboys Fan Interaction Caught on Video

Caleb Downs' Powerful Cowboys Fan Interaction Caught on Video

Summary

The Dallas Cowboys selected safety Caleb Downs with the 11th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Downs, a highly decorated college player, showed confidence and promise as he joined the Cowboys, aiming to make a strong impact on their defense.

Key Facts

  • The Cowboys traded up one spot to pick Caleb Downs from Ohio State.
  • Downs is a two-time All-American and won the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year.
  • He also won the Jim Thorpe Award, given to the best defensive back in college football.
  • Downs was seen signing an autograph and said he wants to be himself, not just the next Ed Reed (a famous NFL safety and Hall of Famer).
  • The Cowboys recently traded star pass rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers.
  • Parsons advised Downs to handle the pressure of being a first-round pick and to have fun playing in Dallas.
  • Malik Nabers, a wide receiver for the New York Giants, said he is not excited to face Caleb Downs in the NFC East games.
  • Downs appeared on a Bleacher Report show with Parsons and Nabers to discuss the draft and his future.
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