Alabama football’s freshman defensive back, Caleb Downs seems to have made a smooth transition from high school to college.
Downs was a five-star recruit and considered the No. 1 safety in he country during the 2023 recruiting cycle. He committed and sign with the Crimson Tide over Ohio State, Georgia and others. The Georgia product enrolled in January as an early enrollee.
After going through bowl prep practice with the Crimson Tide, Downs is getting looks at safety this spring.
“Caleb Downs is doing well for a young guy, getting a lot of reps,” Saban told reporters when asked about he safety position after Alabama’s first scrimmage of the spring Friday.
Caleb Downs will be playing in Alabama's secondary heavily in the fall. Book it.
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Alabama football lost both of its starting safeties DeMarcco Hellams and Jordan Battle at the conclusion of last season. Both spots are up for grabs, and Downs appears to be in the mix to grab one of them in year one.
Th former five-star was considered a special talent coming out of Mill Creek High School with his great anticipation skills, athleticism and physicality.
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