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Caleb Downs

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Caleb Downs came into the league as a 1st-round selection (11th overall) in 2026, drafted out of Ohio State. He's currently with DAL, in his 1st season in the league.

Size

6'0", 210#

College

Ohio State

Draft

Rd 1, 11th overall (2026)

Seasons

2026–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
57.9

73th percentile among DEFs

6 games

Splash plays×0.15+2.21
Pass rush×0.3-0.10
Ball skills×0.25-0.22
Run defense×0.2-0.21
Availability×0.1+1.07

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026DAL57.96

Career profile

Caleb Downs has appeared in 6 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with DAL.

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NYG—72.2
Week 2WAS—67.7
Week 3BAL—41.9
Week 4HOU—42.6
Week 5TB—41.1
Week 6GB—42.8

Caleb Downs — common questions

What position does Caleb Downs play?
Caleb Downs is listed as an SAF.
Which teams has Caleb Downs played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Caleb Downs has played for DAL (2026).
Where did Caleb Downs go to college?
Caleb Downs played college football at Ohio State.
When was Caleb Downs drafted?
Caleb Downs was selected in round 1, 11th overall, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Caleb Downs scored?
Caleb Downs has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Caleb Downs's ScoutIndex Rating?
Caleb Downs rated 57.9 for 2026, the 73rd percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

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