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Caleb Downs: NFL Draft Frontrunner Set to Break Records

5/17/2025

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Caleb Downs from Ohio State is making waves as the frontrunner for the 2026 NFL Draft, with the potential to shatter records as the highest-drafted safety in history. Meanwhile, former Purdue safety Dillon Thieneman is on a quest for redemption at Oregon, eyeing a coveted first-round pick. Both athletes are set to leave a significant mark on the draft landscape.

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Story summary

Caleb Downs from Ohio State is making waves as the frontrunner for the 2026 NFL Draft, with the potential to shatter records as the highest-drafted safety in history. Meanwhile, former Purdue safety Dillon Thieneman is on a quest for redemption at Oregon, eyeing a coveted first-round pick. Both athletes are set to leave a significant mark on the draft landscape.