India, April 26 -- Former Ohio State safety Caleb Downs was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Downs was selected with the 12th overall pick, with his mother, father, and brother all on camera to witness the moment.

In a post-draft interview, Caleb Downs said he felt "so blessed" and "so honored" to be picked by the Cowboys. He added that he "couldn't put it into words" how good it felt. Downs shared an emotional moment with his brother, saying, "I'm so proud of you," to which his brother replied, "I'm proud of you, too." Caleb then said, "We prayed for this moment so many times," and added that he and his brother had "been through this together" since the start of his college career.

Caleb's mother ...