Alabama freshman Caleb Downs wasted no time making headlines during the first game of his college career.
Downs was named a starter in the Crimson Tide’s secondary as it held Middle Tennessee to just seven points during the team’s win last Saturday.
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But Downs’ efforts were recognized conference-wide as he was named SEC Co-Freshman of the Week on Monday.
🏈 WK1 | #SECFB Players of the Week
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CO-OFFENSIVE:
Jalen Milroe, @AlabamaFTBLCO-OFFENSIVE:
Joe Milton III, @Vol_FootballDEFENSIVE:
Trevin Wallace, @UKFootballCO-SPECIAL TEAMS:
Barion Brown, @UKFootballCO-SPECIAL TEAMS:
Jordan…— Southeastern Conference (@SEC) September 4, 2023
During the game, Downs totaled a team-high eight tackles, one tackle for loss and a pass breakup.
He will now look to continue his solid start this weekend as Alabama prepares to take on Texas.
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