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2026 Guide: What Ourlads’ NFL Scouting Services said about JEFF CALDWELL:
Cincinnati | Hometown: Louisville, KY | HT: 6052 | WT: 213 | 40 time: 4.31 | Hand: 0938 | Arm: 3258 | Wing: 7800
Three-year starter. Spent three seasons at Lindenwood (FCS) where he earned 2024 All-American honors. Transferred to Cincinnati in 2025. A tall and long outside receiver with rare explosive traits that pair well with natural, soft hands. While he remains a raw project, he did level up in his final season and flashed big play potential. If he can continue to refine his route running and play stronger against contact, he has an upside of a weekly contributor who resides as a number three or four receiver. What he has in his tool box is uncommon. Urgent as a vertical route runner. Hits the gas and accelerates with minimal wasted motion. Can play a physical brand and it shows up when he comes back to the ball. Easy body control when he needs to adjust to poorly thrown balls. Can go up and get it, making him a matchup problem in the red zone. Rough around the edges when it comes to the skill set. Gets very up and down on comeback routes and struggles to snap without losing ground. Balance and agility on any sort of in-breaker is lagging. Separation is a struggle unless he is moving north abruptly. Too many drops and struggles to always play to his size in contested situations. Will struggle to make plays after the catch with a high-hipped frame and lack of sheer power.
2025 Stats: 32-478, 14.9 ypr, 6 TD. OSR:2/41. VJ-42. Draft projection: 5th/6th round