Sounds like All-American defensive backs with three full years of eligibility remaining are extremely in-demand in college football.
Per Dan Hope of Eleven Warriors: former Alabama safety Caleb Downs, who transferred to Ohio State this past cycle, “received 102 calls in 7-8 hours” after announcing his decision to enter the transfer portal.
New Ohio State safety Caleb Downs says he received 102 calls in 7-8 hours after entering the transfer portal.
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) January 30, 2024
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Fans reacted to Downs’ wild statement on Tuesday.
“Me if I got 102 calls in 8 hours,” a user said.
Me if I got 102 calls in 8 hours. https://t.co/MhYmZ2aIVk pic.twitter.com/aM9rxSSOtF
— Garrick Hodge (@Garrick_Hodge) January 30, 2024
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“Damnnnnnn,” another tweeted.
Damnnnnnn https://t.co/xdoF7izKtH
— FFBuck (@FFbuckCLE) January 30, 2024
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“Bro I’d have turned my phone off goodness,” a fan replied.
Bro I’d have turned my phone off goodness https://t.co/rzbJpGOLjd
— KD 🏁🏁 (@smokeylaroyjr) January 30, 2024
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“Seems low lol.”
Seems low lol https://t.co/Nv66sfxuv3
— Drew (@DrewCrabtree12) January 30, 2024
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“Sheesh!!!” another exclaimed.
Sheesh!!! https://t.co/KGOpk3mn6u
— Carrie (@WhoDeyBucks) January 30, 2024
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Downs fielded questions from Columbus media for the first time today along with fellow Crimson Tide transfer Seth McLaughlin. Telling reporters:
“I just love the program here, I love coach [Tim] Walton, and love what the people had to say around here. I believe in coach [Ryan] Day, and I believe in this team. … There was definitely some back-and-forth, there was a lot to think about and process between me and my family. At the end of the day, I made the decision, and I’m here.”