Caleb Downs: Cowboys’ Top Defensive Pick of the Decade

The Cowboys made headlines by trading up to the 11th overall pick to select Caleb Downs, a consensus‑rated top defensive prospect. Analysts say Downs has an aura of potential that sets him apart from his peers, and his tape earned him a reputation as the best defender in the class. The move marks a rare aggressive draft strategy for Dallas, echoing past successes like Micah Parsons and CeeDee Lamb. fish-roadgame.com