Caleb Downs talks about why he transferred to Ohio State, his relationship with the OSU coaches

Alabama transfer safety Caleb Downs met with the Ohio State media for the first time since transferring to OSU on Tuesday and discussed why he came to Columbus, his relationship with the coaching staff and more.
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[@matta9316]

Buckeyes nation appreciates you bro! Very chill demeanor, can’t wait to see him play

[@TasMoney870]

Very mature and calculated young man. I can see why he is highly praised. Let's go Caleb, welcome to the Silver Bullets!

[@williamhaun7350]

Lol🤣 so funny paid💯 All I see is dollar bills on the forehead

[@bigballsackbilly]

@@williamhaun7350yall salty af 😂

[@justintantillo9770]

gonna be a nfl legend

[@kaybaggett1072]

Bama has many good players just as good as this young man,I wish him well. SteveBaggett

[@kaybaggett1072]

Ship Jumper ? SteveBaggett

[@mikepolls3032]

ITS FOR THE $$$$$$$$$$$$$$

[@leesbc]

Thoughtful person. Patient, poised, confident and extremely talented. A gift to Ohio and the Buckeyes.

[@randyhiggins1563]

Maybe....but we all know , he will abandon osu , when someone else flashes more money at him. As now days , it is all about the flash of cash....No loyalty to a school...

[@bigballsackbilly]

⁠he won’t transfer away

[@tshiesty6022]

@@randyhiggins1563it wasn’t all about money. his coach left and saban retired

[@ricklaine6583]

​@@randyhiggins1563As with all of them.

[@DracoJay-i4g]

@@randyhiggins1563no he won’t. U are an idiot and clearly didn’t hear his dad has relationships with osu and osu finished second in his recruiting 😂. If money were the entire case im sure team like Miami coulda dropped him a million lol

[@blockthis08]

Has a good head on his shoulders. Presents himself well.

[@williamhaun7350]

Paid 🤣

[@chrisaustin22]

You just mad he didn't go to your favorite school.. Now that's funny 🤣🤣

[@willtolbert682]

we get this kid for 2 years which is the most insane part of all of it. he’s an awesome person it seems with a good head on his shoulders

[@caidinbrownfield8335]

@@nathankarr2448last time i checked sophomores can’t enter the draft

[@bhziker]

@@nathankarr2448no 2 he is a true sophomore this upcoming season.

[@DocNinini]

If yall lose to TTUN hes gone 😂

[@randyhiggins1563]

Gone in 1 year....not about his education....just the bling....and cash...no loyalty...

[@bhziker]

@@randyhiggins1563 well he would need to enter the portal after the season then as he will not be draft eligible till after the 2025 season.

[@hankoleoni]

This kid is a beast.

[@jaredjgober]

As an Alabama Fan, you guys got a good one. I hate to see him go, but the kid has to look out for him. Roll Tide still.

[@tombrown7577]

I thought Caleb would grow to be a legend at Alabama. He did for one year and regretfully OS will get this talented young man. I wish him well, he's a hard working young man working toward greatness! RTR

[@Rowlandi11]

Extremely well spoken and considerate for his age. Great answers. Can't wait to see him in the scarlet and grey!

[@user-go8ie2wu4n]

Caleb you are a beast, wish you woulda stayed at Bama. You’ll continue to ball out wish you the best thanks for your time at Bama.

[@WildnBlack32]

As an Alabama fan, Buckeyes nation will LOVE this kid. He for sure misses Alabama, Saban retiring is the only reason he left. This kid is clutch, and makes plays every time they are needed. He started as a TRUE freshman and TKO’ed Brock bowers 😂 this kid will do great things. Happy for him and Buckeye nation, hopefully he does not beat himself 😊

[@toddschmieder7873]

Appreciate it bro! Was pulling hard for you guys against shitigan, thought you guys had that game. Roll Tide, Go Bucks!

[@mitchvince1]

Go blue!

[@sac3074]

​@@mitchvince1 Go Blow

[@grade100a]

Go Dawgz

[@BirdBrain22]

I'm very excited to watch this kid play for the Buckeyes. Generational talent and class right here

[@squidward06]

Absolutely stoked this kid is a buckeye and I can’t freaking wait till the first game of the season!!! Let’s go buckeye nation!!!

[@markmonson1731]

This dude is a stud… can’t wait to watch him play!!

[@JoshandMeganWinkler-et4zc]

Crimson Tide, new AAA affiliate of The Ohio State University! Very promising prospects!

[@billythompson3647]

Maybe they can beat Michigan now . Not likely but maybe!

[@Sizzle403]

@@billythompson3647they played great defense last year just cant stop that damn run

[@Buckeyebrotherhood]

Glad hes a buckeye. Very intelligent well mannered. Go bucks! O H!

[@timothycunningham3983]

The past is gone. Let it go. Ask better, smarter questions. Today and the future. How did you feel when this or that happened is a stupid and useless question. STOP IT!

[@GordonBombay5710]

This young man truly “has it all”. Incredible athletic talent and smarts, well spoken, thoughtful, and handsome. God truly blessed this young man. How wonderful.

[@Kevin-b6c2f]

Budda Baker? Brian Dawkins? Get in the Jack Tatum archives bro!

[@markwilliams9963]

Can’t wait to see him in Scarlet & Gray! He’s going to be a difference maker! Is it too soon to say he could be on the Jim Thorpe award watch list?

[@yearofthedawgs8581]

"What made you decide to come over here instead of Georgia?" "Ryan Day offered 2.5 million dollars more."

[@johnoconnor4984]

He got 3 mill

[@denzeljones7525]

The respect to Birm said a lot!

[@michaelrusnak2988]

Birm with the shout out, nice This kid is mature and all business. Can't believe he'll be a buckeye for 2 seasons

[@darnellrtr252]

Hate he left but I’ll support this kid anywhere he wouldve went.,RTR

[@darkpumpkinmanorproduction6134]

Wonder what # he will be???? Very exciting!!!

[@EarlyRiser71]

Bahahahaha..."I believe in Coach Day." Bahahahaha...said no one ever. "I believe in big bank accounts," would have been more accurate. Good for him, I would have done the same thing. Just don't try to sell us the Coach Day crap!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@Bamaboy_7]

Bro, this cat lying man he did not want to leave Alabama I can see it in his face he did not want to go to Ohio State. His parents persuaded him because of money.

[@michaeldow8402]

His dad definitely lead things

[@VincentTactical]

That’s a very mature 18/19 year old guy.

[@thetruth7739]

The one's saying he came to Ohio state for money or because he has no loyalty are just butthurt they're not aware that this is a team he was going to commit to this is the best safety in the nation of c your hurt

[@jordygamesbad]

Caleb sounds like such a great young man. Excited for him. Can Jerry ever just buzz off. Like get outta everyone's sh*t

[@Number3boyz]

So happy you’re a buckeye! Can’t wait to watch this young man play in a buckeye uniform. He’s a monsteeeerrr!

[@justinfrieszell7743]

Let's Go Caleb well spoken Glad to have you at OSU.

[@clydeorris4093]

Can we upgrade our reporter's now? Our player talent goes without saying. But our reporter's are hacks.

[@kipcotv7465]

We’ll miss you. You’ll always have a home @ Bama!!!

[@timetraveler434]

Many of the comments being posted here are coming from a bitter and very dark place. Disappointment in losing out, envy, jealousy, spiteful, and mean-spirited projections are definitely driving some of the charges of disloyalty and other disparaging remarks about Caleb and the Ohio State University, and NIL $$$ comments.

[@barrymicockiner5773]

Yeah, it's unfortunate. Partly the reason I cannot stand social media.

[@jarvisharris31]

Bro as much as I hate he left at the end of the day I wish this guy nothing but success as a fellow Georgia high school football player myself they played my college football in the state of Tennessee, RollTide!!!!!

[@lindseyandrewal]

Best player in CFB next year....hands down. Roll Tide!

[@dchall8052]

Soak it all in Caleb! Life is short. Future top 10 pick if you want it. Knowles is a top top DC. Be coachable and skies the limit.

[@deebamaswagg]

It’s always been about the coaches he didn’t want to give the new bama staff a chance.

[@bowmanbrent419]

It would be so funny if one of these players at the end of the interview said "Alright guys thanks for coming." Then just starts putting everyone's phone in his pocket.😂😂😂😂

[@kinch613]

Wow! Impressive! These kids are single handedly proving theyre more than just an athlete!

[@fearlesspreacts6028]

Biggest we L we took downs transferring and he played like a junior and looked like one. He’s going to be unstoppable for Ohio state buckeyes

[@JimGrahamsr]

He doesn't miss tackles that's for sure.

[@upinsmoketravels4582]

Not exactly true. He was out there when Mich rolled down the field on last drive. Still great player but a team win ships

[@Cam2wavy]

So if ohio coach leave he gone leave & I would love to see a southern kid be successful up north not saying he can’t but yea good luck kid you have been fooled

[@atlbuck]

Caleb is from our local high school in dacula ga..he has been lights out since sophomore year. Won state championship his senior year go bucks!

[@randyjones725]

Dude is a sniper he’s the hunter stalking his prey. That dude doesn’t miss a tackle and if you start at Alabama for nick saban then you know he is the dude. Nick doesn’t usually start freshman specially on defense so if he was so much better that all the other veterans coming in I can’t wait to see this guy on the field it’s a gift

[@christinasteele8839]

The best decision for me=money. Ok, sweetie, just say it was the money, we’ll understand!

[@haroldhall1517]

Downs has the most potentail of any player on the field right now asa true freshman

[@kearlanventures]

Love this dude! Welcome to the family!

[@vincentmack7321]

They ain’t tell him how Michigan b running all over them then it😂🤦🏾‍♂️

[@Bamaboy_7]

How can Ryan day look at these kids in the face and promise them championships and he hasn’t even got one!

[@stevonlewis509]

Caleb is only there for his share of the $13mil...bet that!

[@terrylantz1509]

WELCOME TO THE OHIO STATE FAMILY, BLESS YOU AND ENJOY THE RIDE 😊

[@ev2155]

Watched him play! He’s for sure a silver bullet

[@OSU2015]

I like this kid

[@matthewpeek6890]

Can I say I need that jacket

[@st-xi3ys]

Of course he asked birm how he is lol

[@jonnyw2323]

Why?

[@st-xi3ys]

@jonnyw6125 Cause Birm is the best recruiting analyst there is. A lot of these kids form a good relationship with birm cause he's such a good guy.

[@st-xi3ys]

@@jonnyw2323 And also they always remember Birm for that

[@lolsquad5632]

Did we hear Education, Diploma, life after football during his conversation. Maybe I missed it!! Smh

[@randyhiggins1563]

Definitely not there for education....just the bling and cash...

[@DocNinini]

he said he came to OSU to develop. Hes gonna be a first round pick after next year

[@johnoconnor4984]

What 3 million will buy you

[@YTAnon10]

Let's GO BUCKS

[@jimmyhuynh6049]

who is left at Alabama ?!

[@mabricwebster4187]

Boy stop it was the money

[@atlbuck]

Lets rock!

[@shamonarmstead5915]

Caleb Downs....Welcome Brother... let's get it...Go Bucks O-H!!!

[@ohiostatebuckeyes4951]

Welcome down to buckeyes nation. This defense is going be scary, and if u think not your on drugs. Go accomplish the goals buckeyes this year. Go bucks💯💯💯

[@Bamaboy_7]

Sure wish some of these players would’ve kept it straight instead of telling the team how much they mattered to each other. Ohio state when your season implodes next year and you don’t win that championship because money can’t buy it as Texas A&M already tried.

[@vincentmack7321]

Roll tide roll

[@TheBrewcrew88]

trader.........

[@Bamaboy_7]

The days of team loyalty and brotherhood are over people so just get ready for it it’s gonna be about the money this changes everything I mean I understand but you’re gonna get money at Alabama Ohio State Texas whatever school you’re at you’re gonna be getting paid plenty of money to stay there

[@r8d4tube]

Money talks. People walk. Football is business at end of the day. Get that money while he can for his family. Tomorrow my never comes.

[@Ilkj87]

Win the Natty

[@philwilloughby3806]

Mo money!!!!

[@Superfreq69]

This is better than when Alabama took Jameson Williams from the Bucks. Even though he was alternating with JSN, we loved him. Wilson and Olave were set. But Downs is on his way to the HOF. Huge, huge get for Bucks -Downs! I still am pinching myself we got Caleb Downs

[@TonyM132]

What an impressively well spoken young man he is. I am more than twice his age, and I couldn't answer questions this well in front of a group of reporters! He should be proud of that ability, besides his on-field excellence. Anybody know what his academic major is?

[@PJ-gp2hj]

UGA fan. I gave dawgs a 2% chance of getting Downs. Osu was the obvious choice for him.

[@Laxalis77]

Let’s beat Michigan again and back to the playoffs again, go Buckeyes

[@bamapaul2736]

Sellout

[@bamtofunnytv6147]

As a bama fan hate to see them go but love to see them succeed Let’s Go nigga we still rooting for you CD2. 🙏🏽

[@charlesfriebis7954]

Love this guy already! He can be the next Buckeye LEGEND! Cannot wait to see what you do on the filed and how well you represent Buckeye nation off the field!

[@danielforrest6413]

Welcome Caleb to the silver bullets our defense will be the best next year. BEAT the ttun period.

[@Bond007fan]

Thank you! and .. Welcome TO Columbus Caleb the Buckeye. Is see a bright future!

[@cdnrdz]

Wish they wouldn’t ask so many questions comparing Ohio State and Bama. You can tell he didn’t want to compare the two.

[@Whiskybuckeye]

It's OK to admit Green Bay Woodson was a dog! He's one of my favorite NFL players. But i do appreciate the pause! 😂😂😂😂

[@765lbsquat]

Future 2 time all american at OSU and potential thorpe award winner if he can beat out Burke for the trophy. Jim knowles will have Downs all over the place

[@kmitch975]

It's amazing to me how mature this dude is for being only in his sophomore season, damn buckeyes you hit the jackpot 😊

[@bradgross6138]

Thats some good looking kid. Apparently can play a little football.

[@freeclimb5487]

Em, ah Caleb, how will you deal with losing to Michigan twice in less than a year?

[@kylehuff9244]

Wow, is Buck Nation in for something special next year.

[@mr.reliable8123]

Stephen Means needs to be on "The Podcast" team! He's good at what he does.

[@kion111]

BIA

[@tinyrick6264]

What a smart kid. You can tell he’ll kill it while he’s at OSU. Cannot wait to see the DBs play this years.

[@rawdawg1984]

“My heart dropped and my wallet opened” 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@drnantz]

He is just a kid who loves football. We like them like that.

[@bigbirdsmurderer4168]

I can’t wait to see him on the field, he’s gonna do big things 🙌🏻

[@gregjacksun]

He said he has to do what is best for himself - then right on the tail of that - said "I believe in his team" - addressing Coach Day. The reality of these two equations is rooted in being on the best defense in the country, and being on the best stage while doing so. Business. Respect.

[@gregjacksun]

@@nathankarr2448 You're ignoring my post completely. "He said he has to do what is best for himself" explains what you JUST said. Are you on a narrative - or do you really want to understand this? Of course he was offered more. Do you feel like you are informing people? Save your emojis for the people you are trying to gaslilght. Let's revisit your respionse while we are at it. "Thinks it is they offered him four million dollars than Alabama, laugh out loud" And you want people to value this insight?

[@gregjacksun]

@@nathankarr2448 You focus on the money, which of course the KID is focused on. But what you ignore (at least publicly) is that fact that OSU was already going to have the best defense in the country next season - and this kid sees an oppotunity to showcase his skills on a stage he can't find elsewhere. And no, UGA's 41 point-allowing defense isn't in the discussion.

[@randyhiggins1563]

@@gregjacksun Except he and others , that arrived on the portal , will go to the cash flash ....That is all it is , as you can tell in his voice , when he answers the questions....just another job....

[@randyhiggins1563]

Just another job , for big money....but enjoy the 1 year...@@gregjacksun

[@thundaboi08]

He also said and he also said that the coach and his father grew up together.

[@pb12661]

of course, the second question is about Nick Saban. lol/smh and Tim May, the Alabama native, has to continue the Saban worship.

[@billythompson3647]

He’s the Goat cry more