🏈 2026 NFL Draft Consensus
Top 100 Prospects · 11 Mock Analysts · 6 Ranking Sources — April 23-25, Pittsburgh
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🏆 #1 Pick: Fernando Mendoza (QB, Indiana) 📺 ESPN · ABC · NFL Network 📍 Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh 257 Picks · 7 Rounds
Last Updated: April 16, 2026
#9

Caleb Downs

S Ohio State · 6'0, 206 lbs

📊 Consensus Rankings

SourceRank
DraftTek#9
Field Yates (ESPN)#6
FantasyPros#16
The Athletic#6
NFL.com (Band)#7
The Ringer#9

📝 Scouting Report

68 tackles, 2 INT, 2 FF, 3 PBU, 1 sack. Plug-and-play starter. 3 years starting experience (Alabama to Ohio State).

🎯 NFL Comparison: Ed Reed

Strengths
3-year starter, elite ball skills, range in deep coverage
Weaknesses
Positional value debate (safety at top 5?)

📋 Mock Draft Tracker

AnalystProjection
NFL.com (Band)7 · WAS
FantasyPros12 · DAL
WalterFootball5 · NYG
OutKick
NFL.com (Band v2)7 · WAS
OutKick (v2)10 · CIN
FOX Sports7 · WAS
Kiper (ESPN)5 · NYG
Brugler (Athletic)5 · NYG
McShay (Ringer)10 · CIN
Iyer (TSN)7 · WAS

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