Ohio State safety Caleb Downs is the best prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft. However, the Browns' past suggests they cannot draft him if available at sixth overall.

Former Ohio State Buckeyes safety Caleb Downs is considered one of the top prospects in this year's NFL draft. However, his draft stock took a massive hit after a recent report was published.

The safety position is a non-premium position in today's NFL. Quarterbacks, edge rushers, wide receivers and offensive tackles are the game's highest-paid position groups, but Ohio State two-time, unanimous All-American Caleb Downs is so good that the league could make him the first safety to go in the top 10 of the draft in nearly a decade.

Safety Caleb Downs, who played for Alabama and then Ohio State, fits one of the Bengals' biggest needs in the NFL Draft. Holding the No. 10 pick in the draft, the Bengals could be in position to draft the talented Downs. The Bengals have been looking for an answer at safety for three years, since allowing Jessie Bates to leave as a free agent.

Ohio State star Caleb Downs is arguably the best overall player in the NFL Draft, but where might he end up?

Ohio State safety Caleb Downs might be the best player in the NFL draft, but he won't go No. 1 overall.

Ohio State safety Caleb Downs won't work out Friday during the 2026 NFL combine in Indianapolis, per ESPN's Matt Miller. Downs could participate in Ohio State's pro day on March 26, Miller noted. Earlier on Friday, Downs measured in at 6'0" and 206 pounds, with an arm span of 30 1/4", a handspan of 9 1/2" and a wingspan of 73 1/4".

The Kansas City Chiefs will be weighing in there options with their first round pick of the 2026 NFL Draft. The Chiefs have the No. 9 overall pick in this year'

Ohio State ’s Caleb Downs is the top safety in this year’s class, and can make a strong case as the best overall player in the entire draft. His combination of athleticism, versatility and intelligence makes him a three-down playmaker at every level of the defense.

Fernando Mendoza is practically assured of going first overall in the NFL Draft, mostly because he plays quarterback, but there have been plenty of opinions over who is the best prospect in this draft regardless of position.

Ohio State safety Caleb Downs always knew he was going to be destined for great things in the NFL. Standing before a throng of reporters on Day 2 of the NFL com