SAF 1
Caleb Downs
Ohio State
Height: 5'11 5/8"
Weight: 206 lbs
Class: Junior
Report by:
Connor Rogers
Measurables
Physical
Height
5'11 5/8"
Weight
206 lbs
Arm Length
30 1/4 in
Hand Size
9 1/2 in
Traits
multi
Football IQ
Trait Prototype: Ed Reed
defense
Box Disruptor
Trait Prototype: Bob Sanders
defense
Ball Skills
Trait Prototype: Antonio Cromartie
defense
Sure Tackler
Trait Prototype: Budda Baker
defense
Omni DB
Trait Prototype: Tyrann Mathieu
Summary
Strengths
Has +awareness of play development and the hip fluidity to react to routes
Shows off sideline range, especially on runs and screens working towards the sideline
Destroys all types of screens
In place to have even more ball production than he already has
In 2024 he played in the box, free safety, the slot and all special teams units
Weaknesses
Mediocre size
Just a good, but not great or elite athlete
Final Report
Downs is an incredibly smart field general for the defense. His awareness of how plays develop puts him in the right spot almost every single time, both against the run and pass. He reads and destroys screens, sometimes taking the blocker down with him at times. While he has just average size and speed, his instincts and toughness easily make up for that. He'll be an above average starter the second he steps on an NFL field that can handle multiple roles.