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Caleb Downs: Ohio States Versatile Safety Could Be Bengals Draft Dream

The Cincinnati Bengals face a challenge at safety this offseason, with Geno Stone and Tycen Anderson both hitting free agency. One potential solution is targeting talent in the 2026 NFL Draft, with Ohio State standout Caleb Downs emerging as a dream pick. Downs, a cornerback turned safety, boasts an impressive resume, including three-time All-American honors, two Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year awards, and the Lott Trophy, Jim Thorpe Award, and Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year recognition in 2025. He posted 68 combined tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 2 forced fumbles, 2 passes defended, 2 interceptions, and a sack during his junior year. Adding a player like Downs could provide the impact needed across the board for the Bengals defense.

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