From Day 1, Caleb Downs made an impression on campus.
In addition to helping Alabama football secure a position in the College Football Playoff, the safety’s work earned Downs the SEC freshman of the year award.
Teammates and Nick Saban raved about him early and often. It quickly became evident why. He went on to have a season in which he led the Crimson Tide with 99 tackles, which ranks third in the SEC.
The safety’s efforts not only helped Alabama football earn a spot in the College Football Playoff, but Downs was also named SEC freshman of the year.
Downs is far from the only individual who has received postseason accolades. Here is a running list of awards Crimson Tide players have won and will continue to be updated throughout December as All-America teams are announced.
