NFL teams have dismissed concerns about Caleb Downs' knee, following a report suggesting he has a 'potentially degenerative ACL'. Pat McAfee, a sports commentator, reached out to multiple NFL teams regarding the report, which claimed that Downs was flagged at the NFL Scouting Combine with a partially torn meniscus and a potentially degenerative ACL. However, the teams assured McAfee that there is nothing in the medical report that would deter them from drafting Downs, especially considering his exceptional football skills. McAfee also acknowledged the prevalence of rumors during draft season, noting that while the report made its rounds online, no team expressed any issues with Downs' health. He further suggested that the report could be part of a strategy by a franchise that 'may like him the most' to nudge Downs down the draft board. Despite the report, Downs remains a projected top-10 pick in the 2026 NFL draft, with ESPN's latest mock draft predicting the Washington Commanders to select him with the No. 7 overall pick.
