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Ohio State Adds the No. 1 Player in the Transfer Portal, Former Alabama Safety Caleb Downs

The No. 1 player in the transfer portal is on his way to Columbus.

Caleb Downs, who had 107 tackles as a freshman for Alabama this past season, is heading to Ohio State to join a defense that already returns nine starters from a group that finished No. 2 nationally in scoring and No. 3 in total defense.

Source: Caleb Downs is committing to Ohio State. The former Alabama safety led the Tide in tackles this season. pic.twitter.com/zCKNczi65W

— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) January 20, 2024

Needless to say, the addition elicited a number of exuberant reactions from pundits, fans and Ohio State coaches and players on the Twittersphere (Xsphere?