STEELERS

Continuing our 21-day series in constructing the Steelers' big board in the first round, taking a deep dive at No. 6: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State

CALEB DOWNS

• Position: Safety
• College: Ohio State (2024-25), Alabama (2023)
• Class: Junior
• Age: 21
• Height: 6-0
• Weight: 206
• Hand: 9 1/2"
• Arms: 30 1/4"
• 40-yard dash: N/A

STATS

• 2025: 14 games, 68 tackles, 5.0 TFLs, two interceptions, two passes defensed, one sack

• 2024: 16 games, 82 tackles, 7.5 TFLs, two interceptions, six passes defensed, 0.5 sack

• 2023: 14 games, 107 tackles, 70 solo tackles (led SEC), 3.5 TFLs, two interceptions, four passes defensed

STRENGTHS

• Wreaks havoc near the line of scrimmage or in the box

• Supremely high football IQ

• Excellent in run support

• Good in man/zone in first two levels

• Limits yards after catch

WEAKNESSES

• Has tendency to overpursue in run defense

• Limited in breaking up deep passes

• May lack versatility

• Lacks high-end traits (length, speed, etc.)