Now Playing
Share Video
Link copied!
-
0:292026 NFL Draft Grades: Chiefs Select Cyrus Allen No. 176
-
0:202026 NFL Draft Grades: Browns Select Joe Royer No. 170
-
0:482026 NFL Draft Grades: Vikings Select Jake Golday No. 51
-
1:06Texas Tech Lands Former Cincinnati QB Brendan Sorsby
-
0:30Finding the Perfect Match for Brendan Sorsby
-
0:46Landing Spots for QB Brendan Sorsby
-
1:23Liberty Bowl Picks: Navy Vs. Cincinnati
-
1:42Week 13 CFB Best Bets: 11 BYU At Cincinnati
-
1:26Cincinnati With Chance To Play Spoiler For BYU
-
1:45Week 13 Top 25 CFB Picks: 11 BYU at Cincinnati
-
1:38Early Betting Lines by Fanduel: Cincinnati at BYU
-
2:17Week 12 CFB Top 25 Picks: Arizona at 25 Cincinnati
-
1:14Week 11 CFP Rankings REVEALED | Initial Reactions For 20-25
-
1:21Tom Fornelli's CFP Tier 5: Must-Win Situation
-
0:59CFB QB Power Rankings: No. 5 Brendan Sorsby
-
2:11Week 10 Top 25 CFB Picks: 17 Cincinnati at 24 Utah
-
1:55CFB Week 10 Early Betting Lines: Cincinnati at Utah
-
4:44Virginia Tech Hiring Shane Beamer Would Start Another Domino Effect
-
1:48Power Rankings: Cincinnati Becoming Contender In Big 12
-
2:02Week 9 Top 25 CFB Picks: Baylor at 21 Cincinnati
Draft Scouting Report
Pro Comparison: Emanuel Hall
Summary
Jeff Caldwell spent three seasons at Lindenwood (FCS), topping 1,000 receiving yards in 2024 before transferring to Cincinnati last fall. He struggled to carve out a consistent role in the Bearcats’ offense, but on just 32 catches still flashed some “wow” reps that highlighted his high-end athleticism. Caldwell is extremely raw, yet one of the more gifted physical talents in the class.
About
- 2024: Walter Payton Award finalist (FCS Offensive Player of the Year) at Lindenwood
- 2024: Tied FCS single-game record with 4 receiving TD vs. Eastern Illinois
Strengths
- Massive frame; built like a small forward.
- Elite explosiveness; leaves corners in the dust out of breaks.
- Well-built for his height; carries weight well.
Weaknesses
- Unrefined route runner with awkwardness in his technique.
- Too often misjudges throws and fights the ball in the air.
- Wasn’t featured much in Cincinnati’s offense.
Combine Data
- 40-yard dash: 4.31 seconds
- Vertical jump: 42 inches
- Broad jump: 11 feet, 2 inches
2025 Receiving
| STATS | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Season | 32 | 478 | 14.9 | 6 | 40 |
Top Jeff Caldwell News
-
Jeff Caldwell: Bolstering the Kansas City corps
Caldwell is slated to sign with the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.
Caldwell started 31 games in college, with 11 of those coming in his first and final season at Cincinnati in 2025. The wide receiver had 478 receiving yards and six touchdowns as a primarily outside receiver for the Bearcats. The 23-year-old has many weaknesses, such as questionable play strength, inconsistent yards after catch and inconsistent releases, but one thing stands out that could mitigate many of the problems: speed. Caldwell has exceptional straight-line speed (4.31-second forty-yard dash) and accelerates fast whenever he touches the ball. The Chiefs' coaching staff will work with the young player on the more technical aspects of his game, but Caldwell is likely joining the team because coach Andy Reid excels at getting players into open space. If Reid and Caldwell can find a way to set up in the open field, the Cincinnati alum could easily add himself to the laundry list of gadget wide receivers the Chiefs have traditionally used to build a dynasty.
... See More ... See Less -
-
-
-
Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-5, 215 lbs |
| Birthplace: Louisville, KY |
| Class: Senior |