The great Buckeyes heist in the Cowboys secondary
The Dallas Cowboys selected Ohio State safety Caleb Downs with the 11th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, marking their highest draft investment in a safety since 2002. Downs joins fellow Buckeyes alum Malik Hooker to form a new safety duo in the Cowboys' secondary. The pairing combines Hooker's veteran experience and range with Downs' explosive playmaking ability near the line of scrimmage.
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