Cowboys NFL Draft 2026: Dallas selects Caleb Downs, safety, from Ohio State at pick 11
CALEB DOWNS IS A DALLAS COWBOY!!!!
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive back Caleb Downs (2) leaves the field following the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas for the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game against the Miami Hurricanes on Dec. 31, 2025. Ohio State lost 24-14.
| Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images With the 11th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft , the Dallas Cowboys selected safety Caleb Downs. The Cowboys had to trade up one spot to get him but they secured the guy they really wanted. He figures to be the brains of the Cowboys new defense under Christian Parker.
Scouting report update coming. Cowboys 2026 draft picks: Rd 1 – 12: S Caleb Downs Rd 1 – 20: Rd 3 – 92: Rd 4 – 112: Rd 5 – 152: Rd 5 – 177: Rd 5 – 180: Rd 7 – 218: Cowboys needs: EDGE: The Micah Parsons trade left a huge hole at pass rusher, the Cowboys need an injection of talent. LB: It’s basically DeMarvion Overshown or bust at LB.
Shemar James may make a leap, but Dallas needs a starter here. CB: Trevon Diggs’ departure and DaRon Bland’s injury issues means the team needs help. The current depth is lackluster.