What happened: Dallas Cowboys picked Caleb Downs, key safety from national champion Ohio State, in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Downs anchored Buckeyes' defense en route to the title. Selection addresses Cowboys' needs at safety.
HQ·April 23, 2026 09:18 PM ET
Cowboys select Ohio State safety Caleb Downs in NFL Draft first round
National champion bolsters Dallas secondary.
Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Apr 241 min read
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