Alabama 5-star signee Caleb Downs named Maxwell National Player of the Year
Hoschton (Ga.) Mill Creek five-star safety and Alabama signee Caleb Downs has no shortage of prestigious honors to his name.
On Thursday, he added another as he was named the Maxwell National High School Football Player of the Year.
Previous winners of the award include former Alabama quarterback and five-star recruit Bryce Young, former Clemson defensive lineman Bryan Bresee, Tennessee wide receiver Bru McCoy, former Georgia linebacker Nolan Smith, and former Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence, among others.
Downs committed to the Crimson Tide over the summer, choosing Nick Saban and Co. over offers from Georgia, Ohio State, Clemson, North Carolina, Notre Dame, and more.
He is the No. 5 overall recruit in the 2023 class, according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. Downs ranks as the nation’s No. 1 safety and the top recruit from the state of Georgia.
Caleb Downs Scouting Summary
“Extremely well-rounded safety who has been one of the top prospects in Georgia regardless of class for much of his high school career. Shows a complete skill set as a cover safety. Has the range to cover hash to boundary with ease. Also is fluid and natural in man coverage. Outstanding ball production with 14 interceptions over the first three seasons of his high school career. Instinctual both in coverage and as a cover down defender. Identifies run plays and underneath passes very quickly. Also an active tackler. Shows of his athleticism on offense where he sees snaps at multiple skill positions, including quarterback. Has starred while playing against top competition in the Peach State. Comes from strong bloodlines with a father who was an NFL Draft pick and brother who is one of the better receivers in college football.”