The Ohio State football program wouldn't have won the 2024 national championship without Caleb Downs. He was the best defensive player on the field every time he stepped on the field. He had several touchdown-saving tackles against Texas in the Cotton Bowl, too.
Last season, Downs was honored as the Jim Thorpe Award winner. He was clearly the best defensive player in college football this past season. Once the season ended, Downs was immediately projected as a top-10 pick in almost every NFL mock draft.
There has been some chatter about Downs' knee possibly being an issue.