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Pick: Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
Height: 6-foot-0 | Weight: 212 pounds
2025 Stats: 12 games, 199 rush attempts for 1,372 yards (6.9 avg.) and 19 touchdowns; 27 receptions for 280 yards and three touchdowns
Accolades: Unanimous All-American (2025), Doak Walker Award (2025)
"It's still possible John Harbaugh goes for a defensive back like Caleb Downs, mirroring his selections while in Baltimore. An explosive playmaker like Love might be too good to pass up, though, as defenses will need to stay in their gaps on run plays and securely tackle in the open field to prevent the former Notre Dame star from breaking away for big gains."
View photos of 2026 NFL Draft prospect Jeremiyah Love, running back out of Notre Dame.
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) stiff arms Stanford safety Mitch Leigber (32) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) breaks the tackle of Purdue linebacker Kydran Jenkins (4) on his way to a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) scores a touchdown over Army cornerback Donavon Platt (28) during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Yankee Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love (12) jumps for extra yardage during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) celebrates with teammate Malachi Fields (0) after rushing for a touchdown during the first quarter of an NCAA football game against Syracuse, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) scores a touchdown over Army cornerback Donavon Platt (28) during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Yankee Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) is tackled by Texas A&M defensive back Will Lee III (26) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) breaks a tackle attempt behind the line of scrimmage by Texas A&M defensive lineman Nic Scourton (11) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) breaks free from Texas A&M linebacker Daymion Sanford (27) for a touchdown run late in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) steps out of tackle by Texas A&M defensive back Bryce Anderson (1) for an 18-yard gain during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) is tackled by Stanford safety Charlie Eckhardt (39) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) tries to break through a tackle by Northern Illinois line backer Jake Gassaway (25) during an NCAA college football game on Saturday Sept. 7, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) leaps over Northern Illinois safeties Nate Valcarcel (9) and Santana Banner, bottom, during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday Sept. 7, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) rushes for a touchdown against Southern California's Kamari Ramsey (7) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) runs to a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) gets past Miami (Ohio) defensive back Eli Blakey (16) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) stretches for a touchdown during the second half of the Orange Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game against Penn State, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) gets past Miami (Ohio) defensive back Leo Colombi (28) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) runs the ball as Notre Dame offensive lineman Anthonie Knapp, front right, blocks Louisville defensive back Tamarion McDonald (12) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Louisville defensive back Tamarion McDonald (12) wraps up Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) gets loose for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love scores a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) runs the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Navy Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Navy Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, top, rushes near the goal line during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Navy Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) tries to get past Florida State defensive back Azareye'h Thomas (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) leaps over Army cornerback Donavon Platt to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Yankee Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) flips after being tackled during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) leaps to try and get over a tackle-attempt by Virginia defensive back Kendren Smith (4) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) rushes for a touchdown past Army safety Max DiDomenico (6) during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Yankee Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) leaps over Army cornerback Donavon Platt to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Yankee Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) runs the ball during second half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, top, hurdles Southern California safety Kamari Ramsey during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, center, rushes to the end zone to score a touchdown ahead of Oregon State defensive lineman Sione Lolohea (8) and outside linebacker Cory Stover (82) during the second half of the Sun Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, in El Paso, Texas. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Army at Yankee Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) reacts with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Army at Yankee Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) scores a touchdown over Army cornerback Donavon Platt (28) during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Yankee Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) scores a touchdown over Army cornerback Donavon Platt (28) during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Yankee Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, center, is tackled by Southern California safetys Akili Arnold, left, and Kamari Ramsey during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Army at Yankee Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, right, dives for yards while being tackled by Southern California defenders during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love (4) gives the first down signal after a big run during an NCAA football game on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025 in Miami. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) jumps with the football during the second half of the Orange Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal game against Penn State, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, top, leaps over Penn State linebacker Kobe King during the second half of the Orange Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal game, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) runs the ball as Louisville defensive lineman Ashton Gillotte center grabs his shirt and Louisville linebacker Stanquan Clark (6) chases during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) rushes against Bosie State's Davon Banks (4) and Braxton Fely (90) during the first quarter of an NCAA football game Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) carries the ball in for a touchdown against Ohio State during the second half in the College Football Playoff national championship game, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love (4) leaps over Miami Hurricanes defensive back Dylan Day (23) during an NCAA football game on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025 in Miami. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love leaps up as he runs during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love (4) rushes with the ball during an NCAA football game on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025 in Miami. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) runs the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Louisville Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, left, runs during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) runs the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Louisville Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, center right, rushes against Texas A&M's T.J. Searcy, center left, during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) celebrates with teammates after rushing for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NCAA football game against Texas A&M Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) rushes against Purdue's Traveon Wright (17) during the third quarter of an NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) celebrates as he scores a touchdown against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (12) takes a handoff from quarterback Steve Angeli during the first half of the Sun Bowl NCAA college football game against Oregon State, Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, in El Paso, Texas. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) gets past a tackle-attempt by Virginia linebacker Kam Robinson, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) spins away from Arkansas defensive back Kani Walker (13) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) rushes against Navy's Giuseppe Sessi (16) during the first quarter of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) runs the ball against Arkansas during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Arkansas during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, left, leaps against Boise State's A'Marion McCoy (7) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love rushes for a touchdown against Navy's Bryce Allen during the third quarter of an NCAA football game Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) rushes during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, center, is grabbed and tackled by Boston College defensive lineman Kwan Williams, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love maneuvers over Boston College linebacker Owen McGowan carrying the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) gets tackled by Boston College defense during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
Boston College defensive back Omar Thornton (0) tackles Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) gets past Pittsburgh linebacker Kyle Louis (9) en route to a 65-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love (12) carries the ball during an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) gets past Pittsburgh defensive back Javon McIntyre (7) en route to a 65-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pittsburgh Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) runs the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) rushes during the first quarter of an NCAA football game against Syracuse, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) walks off the field after the team's victory over the Stanford in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love (12) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee State on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) hurdles over Stanford safety Scotty Edwards (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) runs the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, center, scores a touchdown during the second half of the Sun Bowl NCAA college football game against Oregon State, Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, in El Paso, Texas. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love (12) runs to the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Central Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (12) runs through an opening in the Louisville line during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, center, scores a touchdown during the second half of the Sun Bowl NCAA college football game against Oregon State, Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, in El Paso, Texas. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love (12) gets past Tennessee State's Bryce Phillips (0) as Rocco Spindler (50) blocks during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023 in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love (12) celebrates as he crosses the goal line during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee State on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (11) poses for a portrait at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 (AJ Mast/AP Content Services for the NFL)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love speaks during a news conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (11) prepares for a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Indianapolis. (Gregory Payan/AP Content Services for NFL)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (11) prepares for a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Indianapolis. (Gregory Payan/AP Content Services for NFL)
Pick: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
Height: 6-feet | Weight: 206 pounds
2025 Stats: 14 games, 68 total tackles (45 solo), one sack, five tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, two interceptions
Accolades: 2x Unanimous All-American (2024,2025), Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year (2025), 2x Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year (2024,2025), Jim Thorpe Award (2025), Lott Trophy (2025), 2x First-Team All-Big Ten (2024, 2025), CFP National Champion (2024), Second-Team All-American (2023), SEC Freshman of the Year (2023), First-Team All-SEC (2023)
"Downs has been a dominant force longer than any other defender in this class. The former Alabama and Ohio State All-American is a shapeshifter, deploying down in the box against the run or patrolling the back end with excellent coverage range."
View photos of 2026 NFL Draft prospect Caleb Downs, safety out of Ohio State.
Ohio State defensive back Caleb Downs celebrates sacking the Akron quarterback during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State defensive back Caleb Downs, bottom, tackles Ohio running back Adonis Williams during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Marshalll QB Braylon Braxton (1) is upended by Ohio State's Caleb Downs (2) during the second half of an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)
Ohio State's Caleb Downs (2) in action against Marshall during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)
Ohio State defensive back Caleb Downs plays against Nebraska during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Northwestern wide receiver A.J. Henning catches a pass from quarterback Jack Lausch as Ohio State safety Caleb Downs during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Wrigley Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers, middle, runs against Ohio State safety Caleb Downs, left, and safety Sonny Styles (6) during the first half of the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal game, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Ohio State safety Caleb Downs (2) walks the field during warm ups before of an NCAA college football game against Washington , Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Ohio State safety Caleb Downs (2) stands on the field for the start of a play during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Ohio State defensive back Caleb Downs plays against Ohio State during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State defensive back Caleb Downs plays against Ohio State during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State defensive back Caleb Downs plays against Ohio State during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State defensive back Caleb Downs (2) walks the field prior to an NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez)
Ohio State defensive back Caleb Downs (2) tackles Illinois wide receiver Collin Dixon (17) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez)
Ohio State defensive back Caleb Downs plays against Penn State during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State defensive back Caleb Downs plays against Penn State during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs (2) celebrates a stop against Middle Tennessee during the first half an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs (2) celebrates a stop against Middle Tennessee during the first half an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs (2) celebrates a stop against Middle Tennessee during the first half an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs (2) sets up for a play against Middle Tennessee during the first half an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs (2) intercepts a pass intended for Mississippi State wide receiver Creed Whittemore (85) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Starkville, Miss. Alabama won 40-17. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Alabama defensive back Kristian Story (4), defensive back Caleb Downs (2) and linebacker Trezmen Marshall (17) tackle Middle Tennessee wide receiver Holden Willis (83) during the second half an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs (2) hits Mississippi wide receiver Dayton Wade (19) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs (2) and linebacker Chris Braswell (41) celebrate a fumble recovery during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Michelle Haas Hutchins)
Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs (2) forces a fumble from Texas wide receiver Isaiah Neyor (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs (2) sets up for a kickoff against Mississippi during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs (2) tackles Kentucky wide receiver Dane Key (6) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Michelle Haas Hutchins)
Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs (2) gets set against Mississippi during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs, right, knocks away a pass intended for Mississippi State wide receiver Creed Whittemore during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Alabama head coach Nick Saban talks with Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs (2) as the team warms up before Alabama's A-Day NCAA college football scrimmage, Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs (2) runs back an interception against Mississippi State safety Marcus Banks (1) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Starkville, Miss. Alabama won 40-17. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs (2) runs back an interception against Mississippi State safety Marcus Banks (1) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Starkville, Miss. Alabama won 40-17. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Auburn quarterback Payton Thorne (1) is tackled by Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs (2) as he carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) runs the ball as Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs (2) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs (2) tackles Kentucky wide receiver Dane Key (6) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Michelle Haas Hutchins)
Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs (2) runs after scooping up a fumble during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Michelle Haas Hutchins)
Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs (2) sets up for a play against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Georgia running back Daijun Edwards (30) runs the ball against Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs (2) during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game in Atlanta, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs (2) tackles Alabama running back Jase McClellan (2) Georgia running back Kendall Milton (2)during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game in Atlanta, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs (2) and linebacker Chris Braswell (41) celebrate a fumble recovery during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Michelle Haas Hutchins)
Ohio State defensive back Caleb Downs (34) poses for a portrait at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 (AJ Mast/AP Content Services for the NFL)
Ohio State defensive back Caleb Downs (34) watches other participants at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, in Indianapolis. (Gregory Payan/AP Content Services for NFL)
Ohio State defensive back Caleb Downs (34) watches other participants at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, in Indianapolis. (Gregory Payan/AP Content Services for NFL)
Ohio State defensive back Caleb Downs (34) watches other participants at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, in Indianapolis. (Gregory Payan/AP Content Services for NFL)
Ohio State defensive back Caleb Downs answers questions during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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