Cowboys Bolster Defense With Elite Safety Caleb Downs

The Dallas Cowboys selected elite safety Caleb Downs as part of their 2026 draft class, which earned a B grade for its defensive focus. Downs arrives in Dallas with a stellar collegiate resume, having earned PFF grades of 85.0 or higher in three consecutive seasons. His addition is a cornerstone move for the Cowboys as they look to reload their secondary and strengthen the spine of their defense for the upcoming campaign.