Dallas Cowboys secure Caleb Downs, enhancing team culture and talent
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys selected Caleb Downs with the 11th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, addressing a critical need at safety. Downs, known for his strong character and work ethic, is viewed as an asset both on and off the field. His selection comes after the Cowboys' previous challenges with players who faced off-field issues, underlining the franchise's shift towards recruiting high-character athletes. This choice reinforces their strategy to draft reliable players who can contribute positively to team culture.
- •Caleb Downs was picked 11th overall by the Cowboys in 2026.
- •Downs is praised for his intelligence and work ethic.
- •The Cowboys aim to avoid pitfalls associated with problem players.
- •Downs is viewed as a cultural anchor for the team.
- •The franchise has previously faced issues with character concerns in drafts.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Securing a high-character goldmine preserves Cowboys draft investment
"It is still unbelievable that Caleb Downs fell to the Cowboys.
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