Top safety prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft take center stage. Will Ohio State's star defender Caleb Downs solidify his draft stock?

Damian Parson and Keith Sanchez break down the game-changing potential of Downs, Dillon Thieneman, and Michael Taaffe. The duo analyzes each player's strengths, from Downs' versatility to Thinnerman's tight-end-erasing abilities and Taaffe's journey from walk-on to starter for the Texas Longhorns. Key topics include the impact of defensive schemes on safety play and comparisons to NFL stars such as Jamal Adams and Harrison Smith.

Don't miss this in-depth look at the future of NFL secondaries. Can these prospects reshape defensive strategies at the next level?

0:00 Intro:

1:41 Caleb Downs, top safety prospect

5:07 Jamal Adams comparison for Caleb Downs

12:03 Dylan Thieneman: From Purdue to Oregon

14:46 Dylan Thieneman's opportunity in the spotlight

20:30 Michael Taaffe: Former walk-on to starter

24:58 Texas defense and Michael Taaffe's potential

29:13 Outro: Preview of next episode

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