Caleb Downs

One of the safest bets in the class of 2023 after producing for four-straight years on both sides of the ball against top-flight Peach State competition. Smooth. Instinctive. Competitive. Capped off a decorated prep career by leading his school to its first ever state title. Under 6-foot, but plays like he’s a giant as he embraces contact and isn’t afraid to come up and put a lick on someone in a gap. A safety by trade, but could probably be a full-time running back at the Power Five level if he wanted to as he’s difficult to bring down with the pigskin in his hands and knows how to find green grass. Has experience working both in the box and over the top. Ability to man-up and run with tight ends and most slot receivers suggests that his future is closer towards the line of scrimmage, but has the versatility to play a center field role, if needed. Picked off 19 passes and broke up 43 more in 51 career games at the varsity level. Most of the takeaways and PBUs were byproducts of how he can quickly read, diagnose and then get to the catch point. Described by his high school coaches as a film junkie, which isn’t surprising given the fact that he comes from a football family as brother, dad and uncle all played the game at a very high level. Will need to keep progressing and not get complacent, but has the makeup of a future star at a College Football Playoff regular given high IQ and technical skills. Likely to be a regular on special teams –and early on in career– with his mindset and tackling prowess. Should walk across the stage and shake hands with the NFL commissioner one day.

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