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The Dallas Cowboys made a splash during the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday night, trading up to select Ohio State All-American Caleb Downs, a do-it-all safety who is exactly the kind of versatile defensive back that defensive coordinator Christian Parker can turn into an All-Pro.