Caleb Downs was one of the top defenders in the NFL Draft and is on his way to the Dallas Cowboys after they traded up for him to select him with the No. 11 overall pick. After spending his freshman season at Alabama, Downs developed into a standout performer over the past two seasons following his transfer to Ohio State. During his time in Columbus, Downs recorded 257 total tackles and six interceptions while also adding two punt return touchdowns, establishing himself as one of the sports most dynamic playmakers. He also won the Jim Thorpe Award and earned unanimous First-Team All-American honors in back-to-back seasons with the Buckeyes. Heres what else to know about Downs. Stats Downs had 68 total tackles (45 solo), two interceptions, two forced fumbles and one sack at Ohio State this past season. What FOX Sports draft analysts have said about Downs FOX Sports lead college football analyst Joel Klatt ranked Downs as his No. 4 overall prospect in his top 50 ranking. He pointed to Downs impact on the field as justification for the ranking, noting that his playmaking stands out even at a traditionally less-valued position and calling him the best pure defender in the draft. "Downs likely isnt going to get selected in the top five, even though he should based on his impact on the field," Klatt wrote. "I dont think theres a better pure defender in the draft. Downs is outstanding. Would the NFL decision-makers love to see him be a little bigger? Yeah, probably. But look at the tape and watch him impact the game in every single area: coverage, blitzing, at the line of scrimmage and deep down the field. He does it all. One of the things that I loved about Downs was our conversations. He was as smart as anybody that Ive covered in college football. Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia would back that up. Someone is going to get a steal and this is a guy who I absolutely think will be an All-Pro at some point in his career." FOX Sports lead draft analyst Rob Rang ranked Downs as his top overall player in his top 150 ranking and believes he has the highest floor of any prospect in this years class. "Sometimes scouting is easy. Whether at Alabama or Ohio State, Downs instincts, closing speed and reliable open-field tackling consistently shined, forecasting for years that his pathway to the NFL would come as a first-round pick," Rang wrote. "Downs wont be the first player selected this year safeties just arent valuable enough. But make no mistake, Downs comes with the highest floor, projecting as an immediate starter and foundational piece for one fortunate franchise." Team Fit Downs joins a Cowboys defense that was among the worst in the NFL last season. Their secondary was a large reason for that, giving up 251.5 passing yards per game. Draft Grade Rang gave the Cowboys' selection of Downs an A.

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In acquiring All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons last August, the Green Bay Packers sent 2026 and 2027 first-round picks to the Dallas Cowboys. The 2026 first rounder ended up becoming the 20th overall pick.How did the Cowboys spend the pick on Thursday night?Dallas first traded down, sending the 20th pick to the Philadelphia Eagles for the 23rd pick, 114th pick and 137th pick -- allowing the Eagles to select USC receiver Makai Lemon at No. 20. Three picks later, the Cowboys took edge rusher Malachi Lawrence at No. 23 overall. Lawrence is 6-4, 253 pounds and ran the 40-yard dash in 4.52 seconds after producing 28 tackles for loss and 20.0 sacks over a 39-game career at UCF. He ranked as the 36th overall player and No. 7 overall edge rusher in the class for Dane Brugler of The Athletic. From Brugler's scouting report: "Overall, Lawrence is a linear mover and lacks ideal bend, but he offers skill as a pass rusher, stack shed toughness versus the run and the demeanor that will help him carve out a starting role at the next level. Despite being an older player, he still has upside."The early return on the Parsons trade for Dallas: Kenny Clark, Malachi Lawrence at No. 23 overall and two currently unspent fourth-round picks (as a result of trading down from 20). The Cowboys will also have Green Bay's first-round pick in the 2027 draft.Earlier on Thursday night, the Cowboys took Ohio State safety Caleb Downs at No. 11 overall. Downs and Lawrence will help reshape the Dallas defense under former Packers assistant coach Christian Parker in 2026. This article originally appeared on Packers Wire: Packers Cowboys Micah Parsons trade first round pick Malachi Lawrence

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