Alabama Five-Star Plus+ S signee Caleb Downs records wide-open interception

Hoschton (Ga.) Mill Creek Five-Star Plus+ safety Caleb Downs is one of the top defensive backs in the 2023 cycle. The Alabama signee continued to showcase why on Saturday during the All-American Bowl.

As Louisville four-star quarterback signee Pierce Clarkson rolled out to his right and sent a throw down the field, he overthrew the pass. Downs reeled in the easy interception before picking up a few yards on the return.

Alabama safety signee Caleb Downs intercepts Louisville QB signee Pierce Clarkson👀 @AABonNBC https://t.co/6afcZdBhOh
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— On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) January 7, 2023

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Downs is the No. 6 overall prospect and No. 1 safety in the 2023 cycle, according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He is also the No. 1 player in Georgia and the top-rated prospect in Alabama’s 2023 recruiting class.

Downs, a 5-foot-11.5, 195-pound defensive back, has an On3 NIL Valuation of $344K. The On3 NIL Valuation is an index that looks to set the standard market value for both high school and college-level athletes. The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.

Caleb Downs On3 Scouting Summary

The following is the On3 Scouting Summary for Caleb Downs:

“Extremely well-rounded safety who has been one of the top prospects in Georgia regardless of class for much of his high school career. Shows a complete skill set as a cover safety. Has the range to cover hash to boundary with ease. Also is fluid and natural in man coverage. Outstanding ball production with 14 interceptions over the first three seasons of his high school career. Instinctual both in coverage and as a cover down defender. 

“Identifies run plays and underneath passes very quickly. Also an active tackler. Shows of his athleticism on offense where he sees snaps at multiple skill positions, including quarterback. Has starred while playing against top competition in the Peach State. Comes from strong bloodlines with a father who was an NFL Draft pick and brother who is one of the better receivers in college football.”