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Brian Schottenheimer Says Cowboys Were Nervous About Missing Caleb Downs

Brian Schottenheimer revealed the Dallas Cowboys were determined to draft Caleb Downs and feared another team would select him first. "We were nervous," Schottenheimer admitted, explaining Downs topped the Cowboys' draft board. Dallas ultimately traded up from No. 12 to No. 11 to secure the former Ohio State Buckeyes football standout after exploring earlier trade-up opportunities.

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