Alabama football's freshman defensive back, Caleb Downs was named the SEC freshman of the week after his performance against Mississippi State.

The Crimson Tide defeated the Bulldogs 40-17 on Saturday. Downs had 13 tackles and his first interception in the win. He has 40 tackles and 20 solo tackles through five games. 

The former five-star is a product of Mill Creek High School in Georgia. 

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Hali Cameron is a recruiting reporter Touchdown Alabama .