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Caleb Downs

Caleb Downs is an American college football safety who has played for both the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Ohio State Buckeyes. Downs won the 2024 CFP national championship with Ohio State. He is also the recipient of the 2025 Lott Trophy and Jim Thorpe Award.


December 10, 2004: Caleb Downs Birth

On December 10, 2004, Caleb Downs was born.

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July 27, 2022: Committed to Alabama

On July 27, 2022, Downs committed to Alabama, choosing them over Clemson, Georgia, Notre Dame, and Ohio State.

2023: USA Today Defensive Football Player of the Year

In 2023, Downs was named the USA Today Defensive Football Player of the Year.

2024: All-American Selection

At the conclusion of the 2024 season, Downs was named a unanimous All-American.

2024: CFP National Champion

In 2024, Caleb Downs won the CFP national championship with Ohio State.

2025: Lott Trophy and Jim Thorpe Award

In 2025, Caleb Downs won the Lott Trophy and Jim Thorpe Award.

January 7, 2026: Declared for the NFL Draft

On January 7, 2026, Caleb Downs declared for the 2026 NFL draft.