It’s a return of our Summer Scouting Series here at Steelers Depot as we highlight 2026 NFL Draft hopefuls who are generating buzz prior to the start of the 2025 college football season. This year, we will highlight several position groups which may interest the Steelers, and three to four names that could entice Pittsburgh once the pre-draft process really gets underway. This edition looks at safety.
Summer Scouting Series — Defensive Line
Summer Scouting Series — Offensive Tackle
No. 2 CALEB DOWNS, OHIO STATE — 6-0, 205 POUNDS
The crown jewel of the 2026 safety class is Ohio State S Caleb Downs, who was considered the top safety recruit coming out of high school in 2023.