Getty Caleb Downs was the Dallas Cowboys' first pick in 2026. No doubt that, since the Dallas Cowboys traded up a slot on draft night to ensure they could acquire the rights to star Ohio State safety Caleb Downs , much around Downs has proven to be big. He is a big hitter with a big resume, a big reputation and a big personality. But he is also facing very big expectations from a Cowboys fan base that watched a league-worst defense last season, a bunch that struggled tremendously after trading