The Players' Tribune

The Safest Pick

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Caleb Downs

Caleb Downs

Ohio State University

The safest choice is the one people trust when it counts.

For Caleb Downs, playing safety isn’t just a position, it’s a responsibility earned through discipline, consistency, and a relentless drive to improve.

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