Caleb Downs Deemed Cowboys’ Best Draft Pick in Decade

The Cowboys traded up to the 11th pick to select Caleb Downs, the Ohio State defensive end who has been called the best defensive prospect of the draft by fans, analysts, and coaches alike. Despite a 2026 draft filled with uncertainty, Downs’ tape and on‑field presence earned him unanimous praise and a quick trade‑up by Dallas, marking the first time the franchise has taken a prospect outside the top ten. liveiplscore.homes