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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[@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.

[@user-gj6co3xn8e]

@@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

[@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 😂

[@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.

[@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 🤣🤣

[@hankoleoni]

This kid is a beast.

[@matta9316]

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

[@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.

[@Rowlandi11]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@BirdBrain22]

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

[@kipcotv7465]

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

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@kearlanventures]

Love this dude! Welcome to the family!

[@markmonson1731]

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

[@bigbirdsmurderer4168]

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

[@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

[@justinfrieszell7743]

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

[@Number3boyz]

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

[@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!

[@landonmarx4753]

Absolutely love this dude!!!

[@terrylantz1509]

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

[@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?

[@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!!!!!

[@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!

[@willkemp1852]

God Bless you My BROTHER

[@Buckeyebrotherhood]

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

[@denzeljones7525]

The respect to Birm said a lot!

[@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!

[@buckeyeg4888]

Can't wait to watch this kid play

[@kmitch975]

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

[@kinch613]

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

[@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.

[@kingkageup]

Humble guy

[@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

[@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.

[@EastTennKats]

Can't wait to see with my own eyes this young man dominate.

[@darkpumpkinmanorproduction6134]

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

[@atlbuck]

Lets rock!

[@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?

[@Bond007fan]

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

[@OSU2015]

I like this kid

[@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. 🙏🏽

[@darnellrtr252]

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

[@mikereed3093]

Impressive young man.

[@shamonarmstead5915]

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

[@joesmo4749]

Got that bag!

[@mr.reliable8123]

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

[@justintantillo9770]

gonna be a nfl legend

[@MrMickeytv]

💪🏼💪🏼

[@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.

[@v1ncesson369]

So hyped to watch this dude play football

[@vincentmack7321]

Roll tide roll

[@-clipz-]

God bless

[@drnantz]

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

[@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

[@VincentTactical]

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

[@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💯💯💯

[@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

[@ev2155]

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

[@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

[@redscoot9871]

Did they do these kind of interviews at Alabama?

[@itschrisdunn]

Not for freshmen. Nick didn’t allow freshmen to speak to media or do interviews. Lol

[@lindseyandrewal]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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.😂😂😂😂

[@matthewpeek6890]

Can I say I need that jacket

[@kylehuff9244]

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

[@deebamaswagg]

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

[@BillyBoy-hr9rl]

The one person I wish wouldn't have left Bama... This is the one guy that I was HOPING didn't leave

[@BillyBoy-hr9rl]

Shit sucks. To see your team fall apart like that to the sharks in the water. But I hope he has a very successful career in the nfl

[@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

[@bradgross6138]

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

[@Marcusone37]

Ohio is going to be a beast this year! Wow

[@user-uf5rr6kh9h]

Not sure about the Bobcats, but the Ohio State Buckeyes most definitely will be a beast.

[@stilesfly18]

Finally

[@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.

[@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

[@EvanSnow310]

Stud!

[@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! 😂😂😂😂

[@jimmyhuynh6049]

who is left at Alabama ?!

[@KBlaze13]

I definitely think this young man is going to be great long term. I love how he really takes in what's being asked and quickly processes it and gives great responses. Seems very intelligent and well spoken. Very genuine. The way his face lit up when they asked about Saban was very telling and made me feel what he was feeling. This is a phenomenal young man.🦌👀🏈🏟️🏆

[@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

[@PJ-gp2hj]

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

[@user-uk3lb2kf1d]

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

[@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.

[@ShawnHays]

I like this kid after this interview

[@gtg359z]

How big was his NIL deal?

[@randyhiggins1563]

Well....he shoped it around.....highest bidder....

[@pilljr.3331]

Who’s the guy in the suit?

[@clydeorris4093]

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

[@johntenney7994]

Kick Rocks homeboy!!!! RTR 🐘🐘🐘

[@landonkramer6881]

Stay mad homeboy!!!!!!

[@editnosmirc4489]

​@@landonkramer6881Bama gonna be just fine without him. Maybe Ohio State won't lose to Michigan for a 4th straight year.

[@Laxalis77]

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

[@Bamaboy_7]

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

[@danielforrest6413]

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

[@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

[@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

[@TheFrogballz]

What makes me feel good is when Ohio state gets all these transfers and it just makes them worse. The more they get , the worse they do. At least against first the best team in the conference. You think they take a page out of that team up north book. But that's why they haven't beaten them in three years and got humiliated by inferior team in their bowl game this year. Superstars mean nothing when you got a soft oline and a soft dline.

[@andrewzembar3869]

lol sure thing buddy

[@Rowlandi11]

They're returning 8 starters on a defense that was top 5 in the country last year. Including 3 dlineman that were draft prospects. And you think them adding the best safety prospect in the SEC is going to make them worse? Clown behavior

[@randyhiggins1563]

@@Rowlandi11 still lost....more excuses

[@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.

[@freeclimb5487]

Easy, a million reasons...

[@christinasteele8839]

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

[@mr.cannon8231]

Cash money Caleb! Always for sale!