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.

Caleb Downs is looking to become the highest-picked safety in recent NFL Draft history, and a strong Combine performance could give the Ohio State star an edge.

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.

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.

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.

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".

Ohio State superstar safety Caleb Downs wouldn’t dive into details about which professional teams he has met with at the NFL Combine. But he’s in demand, meetin

Another Buckeye defender is set to make waves at the NFL Combine tonight - DB Caleb Downs. Here's what to know about the potential top-10 prospect.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss Ohio State’s seven defensive players invited to the NFL Combine. Among the things talked about: Caden Curry and Kayden McDonad’s draft stock Are Arvell Reese and Sonny Styles the best OSU linebacker duo ever?

Ohio State star Caleb Downs didn't test at the NFL Combine, but rumors are circulating that two major knee issues were flagged.