A true freshman for Alabama football locks in a NIL opportunity for his excellence this season.
Caleb Downs, a five-star safety, has been a revelation for the Crimson Tide in its defensive secondary.
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He leads the team for total tackles (83) and is 17 tackles from becoming the first defensive back of the Nick Saban era at Alabama to record 100 tackles in a single season. The native Georgian is also responsible for a pass breakup, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, and two interceptions. He has assisted Alabama in shutting down some of the best offenses in college football while securing an SEC Western Division crown. Downs will pace the Tide against Georgia for an SEC Championship, but he has Chattanooga and Auburn left on the regular season schedule. Downs’ excellence has his name, image, and likeness used for an athletic clothing brand.
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He’s been impressive since spring practice, and Downs is only going to get better.
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