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Reports: Georgia target Caleb Downs will transfer to Ohio State

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Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Dominic Lovett (6) runs into Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Caleb Downs (2) during the first half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
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Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Caleb Downs (2) celebrates as he walks off of the field after Alabama’s 27-24 win against Georgia during the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 2, 2023. Downs has entered the transfer portal and is reportedly transferring to Ohio State. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
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Updated Jan 20, 2024

Georgia is 0-for-2 in recruiting Caleb Downs.

The former Alabama star safety will transfer to Ohio State, according to multiple reports, including one from ESPN. Downs’ father Gary confirmed the decision, according to 247sports.

Downs was the top-rated player in the state of Georgia for the 2023 recruiting cycle after leading Mill Creek High School to a state championship. He committed to Alabama over Ohio State and Georgia.

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He led Alabama in tackles with 107 in 2023 but announced he would leave the Crimson Tide after Nick Saban retired as head coach.

The 6-foot, 203-pound Downs also had two interceptions and four pass breakups. He was also a part-time punt returner too, returning one for an 85-yard touchdown.

Georgia recently hired one of Downs’ coaches from last season, Travaris Robinson, who was cornerbacks coach at Alabama.

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