Alabama Transfer Caleb Downs Sheds Black Stripe After Six Ohio State Practices

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Former Alabama safety Caleb Downs, the No. 1 overall transfer in the 2024 class, sheds his black stripe after six practices with the Buckeyes.

After Ohio State's sixth spring practice on Tuesday, the second-year Alabama transfer shed his black stripe with the Buckeyes. He becomes the third Ohio State player to participate in the program's rite of passage in 2024, along withWhile Downs shed his black stripe this week, the 6-foot, 205-pound safety has received praise from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day ever since the Buckeyes landed the No. 1 overall transfer prospect in 2024.

Downs collected 107 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, four pass breakups, two interceptions, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery at Alabama last season. His performances in practices and games made an impression on some of his more experienced Crimson Tide teammates, including NFL draft hopeful Jaylen Key, who called Downs “generational” and a “future top-five pick in a couple of years.”

“I’ve been watching Caleb for a year now at Alabama and he was very, very impressive,” McLaughlin said. “He walked in and he acted like a third-year starter. He was a veteran. That’s very rare from a freshman. He’s one of the most impressive freshmen I’ve seen come through Alabama.”

 

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