Patrik Walker
FRISCO, TexasWith no shortage of headlines going into the 2026 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys have now gone from making some splashes in this year's free agency spree to extending both Javonte Williams and All-Pro kicker Brandon Aubrey, also franchise tagging Pro Bowl receiver George Pickens all while finalizing their draft board.
[**Enter Cowboys Draft Central here**]
Entering this year's draft in Pittsburgh with the 12th- and 20th-overall pick, and eight picks in all, rebuilding the defense for Christian Parker is the mission, but that doesn't mean Brian Schottenheimer's offense is without need(s), and the Cowboys just made the first decision on which side of the ball will get a blue chip player first.
With their 12th-overall pick, they've selected Caleb Downs, the versatile safety out of Ohio State trading up from No. 11 to No. 12 in a change with the Miami Dolphins.
Caleb Downs#-- SAFHeight: 5-11Weight: 206 lbsCollege: Ohio StateRound 1: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
Three things to know:
- Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year (2025)
- Jim Thorpe Award Winner (2025)
- Lott Trophy Winner (2025)
Scouting Report + Fit:
Stay tuned for scouting report!
