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Social media reacts: Alabama safety Caleb Downs enters the transfer portal

Caleb Downs Alabama (Organization) Josh Downs UGA SEC Kirby Smart NCAA Malaki Starks Ohio State Football

Alabama Crimson Tide freshman safety Caleb Downs plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal. Downs, a former five-star recruit, was a difference-maker for the Crimson Tide in 2023. However, now he is looking to play elsewhere after Nick Saban’s retirement.

Downs played high school football for Mill Creek High School in Hoschton, Georgia. Now, he is the No. 1 player in the transfer portal. His brother, Josh Downs, is a wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts.

Georgia football head coach Kirby Smart has maintained a strong relationship with Caleb Downs over the years. Smart and Georgia are expected to be contenders to land the highly-touted safety. Additionally, Ohio State figures to be in the running for the Alabama star.

Caleb Downs was a First-Team All-SEC selection for his impressive 2023 season. Downs recorded 107 total tackles, three deflections, and two interceptions as he helped Alabama win the SEC championship and make the College Football Playoff.

Here’s how social media reacted after it was reported that Downs intended to enter the transfer portal:

Downs' father announced Caleb Downs' plans

Kirby Smart to Downs after SEC championship

Downs was outstanding as a freshman

Alabama's secondary exodus

Downs and Malaki Starks would be the best safety duo in the country

Downs was elite in 2023

Big loss for Alabama

UGA hired Downs' former DB coach

Downs is already talked about as a top 2026 draft pick

UGA the favorite

Downs highlights

Alabama fan reaction

Alabama is losing a ton of talent

Ohio State wants the star safety

Old picture of Caleb Downs at UGA

A lot has changed on Alabama's depth chart

Welcome to reality, Alabama fans

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