When the Ohio State Buckeyes were able to land Caleb Downs in the transfer portal, everyone knew that they were getting a superstar. The former Alabama Crimson Tide star was already one of the best safeties in the nation as a freshman.

Ohio State star sophomore safety Caleb Downs is up for two prestigious individual awards. Downs on Tuesday was named as one of three finalists for both the Bednarik and Jim Thorpe awards. The Bednarik Award goes to college football’s best defensive player, while the Thorpe Award is for the best defensive back.

Ohio State standout safety Caleb Downs is being nationally recognized for his impressive sophomore season. Downs has been named a finalist for two national awards: The Jim Thorpe Award, given annually to the best defensive back in college football,

The Ohio State Buckeyes have been locked into a tough fight against the Indiana Hoosiers today. However, the second half has started with a bang for Ohio State.

Ohio State football’s Caleb Downs was honored Tuesday as a finalist for two national awards. The star safety is a finalist for the Thorpe Award and the Bednarik Award. The former goes to the nation’s top defensive back while the latter is awarded to the country’s best defender.