Caleb Downs’ Coverage SKILLS vs His Size—Will It Hurt His 2026 Draft Stock?

Ohio State Buckeyes’ Caleb Downs cements his status as a top 2026 NFL Draft prospect with elite versatility and football IQ—yet questions linger about his NFL size. Can Downs’ ability to lock down in coverage, quarterback the secondary, and play all over the field offset concerns about taking on big NFL running backs in cold-weather games? Damian Parson and Keith Sanchez break down key plays from Ohio State’s win over Michigan, comparing Downs’ skill set to NFL standouts and evaluating his future fit at the next level.

The podcast also spotlights Clemson Tigers quarterback Cade Klubnik’s strengths and developmental hurdles as South Carolina’s defense tests his ability to read post-snap coverages. Wrapping up, emerging Indiana Hoosiers running back Roman Hemby impresses with one-cut explosiveness and NFL-caliber build, raising the debate: which teams and schemes could maximize these rising stars’ talents for the 2026 NFL Draft?

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