Ideally, draft weekend is supposed to be a time of hope that a team’s management will select smart and strategic draft picks that will help improve the roster. But for some players, draft weekend can also be a trying time, if for no other reason than because their jobs could be at stake if the team brings in a premium pick at the same position. For New York Giants safety Tyler Nubin, it’s probably fair to say that he let out a sigh of relief once the first round of the 2026 NFL draft was in the books. That’s because Ohio State safety Caleb Downs, who was widely projected to go to the Giants in mock drafts, ended up going to the Dallas Cowboys with the 11th overall pick instead. Why the Giants Passed On Downs Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive back Caleb Downs is selected by the Dallas Cowboys as the number eleven pick during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium.…