S Caleb Downs, Ohio State
CBS Sports - Tom Fornelli
"Caleb Downs is an instinctive, highly skilled, versatile safety who can be used in a number of different spots and in a number of different ways, and he never takes a snap off. He has a knack for being the guy who makes The Play every time one is needed."
NFL.com - Daniel Jeremiah
"Cincinnati stays in-state with this pick."
Athlon Sports - Luke Easterling
"Getting the best player in the entire draft with the No. 10 overall pick is absolutely unfair, but that's what the Bengals do in this scenario. Downs is an elite playmaker who can line up all over the field and make life miserable for opposing offenses, but positional value could keep him on the board longer than his talent should warrant."
CBS Sports - Blake Brockermeyer
"A high-IQ leader and alpha presence, he excels in both phases. He can erase tight ends, holds up as a run defender in the box and tackles well in space."
CBS Sports - Garrett Podell
"Downs is [a] Swiss Army Knife of a defensive back who can line up in coverage at strong safety, nickel or even in sub packages as a linebacker. Downs is an A-plus blitzer thanks to his instincts, and he's strong against the run with great tackling angles."