Ohio State safety signs a monster deal with the Dallas Cowboys
Scarlet and Game • • sports
Key Points:
- Four Ohio State Buckeyes were selected in the first 11 picks of the 2026 NFL Draft, marking the most first-round picks from a single school since 1967.
- Safety Caleb Downs was taken 11th overall by the Dallas Cowboys, who traded up to secure him, highlighting his potential as one of the most talented players in the draft.
- Downs signed a fully guaranteed four-year rookie contract worth $28.9 million, aiming to start immediately and quickly learn the Cowboys' playbook.
- He is expected to become an immediate starter at safety, potentially playing alongside veteran former Buckeye Malik Hooker, who can mentor him in the NFL.
- The Cowboys’ investment in Downs is seen as a potential draft steal, with high expectations for him to prove his value at the professional level.
