The Ohio State football team is one of the most talented teams in the country. They have two of the best players in the country on both sides of the ball. Jeremiah Smith is the best player in the country, and he is listed as the best player in the country in the new college football game, too.
In EA Sports College Football 26, Smith is the top-rated player in the game. He's not the only top-rated player the Buckeyes have, either. They also have Caleb Downs, and he is listed as the best defensive player in the game with a 96 overall rating.
Downs was one of the key players for the Ohio State Buckeyes when they won the national championship last year. He was especially key in the game against Texas, having several touchdown-saving tackles and an interception during the Cotton Bowl.
Ohio State football player Caleb Downs is the top-rated defender in College Football 26
With how good Downs is, he definitely deserves this rating. He is the engine that runs the defense from the safety position. It's hard to make such an impact on the game from the safety spot, but that's something that Downs is able to accomplish.
Downs has helped the Buckeyes become the fifth-best defense in the game. They have an entirely new starting defensive line, so not having the best defense in the game makes a lot of sense. Most players will change that quickly once they have started their dynasty with Ohio State.
Players of this video game will be able to play as Ryan Day for the first time, as well. Having him coach Caleb Downs is a new wrinkle that the game has not had before, since they started making college football video games. Downs will certainly help new players of this game.