KC Jeff Caldwell
NFL player. Position: WR. Team: KC.
Quick Facts
- Position: WR
- Team: KC (Kansas City Chiefs)
- Bye week (2026): 6
- College: Lindenwood (FCS)
2026 Outlook
Undrafted free agent wide receiver signed by the Kansas City Chiefs. Despite going undrafted, Caldwell garnered attention at the NFL Combine with truly outrageous measurables: 6'5" frame, 4.31 40-yard dash, 42-inch vertical leap, and 11'2" broad jump—creating an overnight sensation. Limited college production: started as an unranked recruit, spent three years at FCS Lindenwood, then transferred to Cincinnati for his final year, catching just six touchdowns in 2025 as the team's WR3. Game needs significant work, but he'll develop in an ideal situation under Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid. Won't be fantasy-relevant in Year 1 or likely Year 2, but once he pairs his insane athletic talent with NFL-level route-running and receiving skills, he figures to become a problem for opposing defenses. (per Fantasy Football Rookie Sleepers)
Role / Depth Chart
Likely to be a depth piece or practice squad candidate in Year 1, developing behind established Chiefs receivers. Significant runway for growth given his youth and measurables.
Injury Status
Healthy.
Recent News
- 2026-04-22 — 7-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Browns, Jets, and Cowboys steal value early as WR and... (7-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Browns, Jets, and Cowboys steal value early as WR and...)
- 2026-03-08 — 9 Dyansty Rookie Draft Sleepers (2026 Fantasy Football) (9 Dyansty Rookie Draft Sleepers (2026 Fantasy Football))
- 2026-04-22 — Selecting one wide receiver for Patriots in each round of 2026 NFL Draft (Selecting one wide receiver for Patriots in each round of 2026 NFL Draft)
- 2026-04-02 — NFL Draft Preview: WR Depth Plays Well To Patriots Needs (NFL Draft Preview: WR Depth Plays Well To Patriots Needs)
- 2026-04-29 — Chiefs post-NFL Draft depth chart: One looming question for each position - The Athletic (Chiefs post-NFL Draft depth chart: One looming question for each position - The Athletic)
- 2026-04-14 — 2026 NFL Draft prospects with surprising New Orleans Saints connections you probably... (2026 NFL Draft prospects with surprising New Orleans Saints connections you probably...)
- 2026-03-07 — Minnesota Vikings News and Links: Two Days Until the Legal Tampering Period Begins! (Minnesota Vikings News and Links: Two Days Until the Legal Tampering Period Begins!)
- 2026-04-27 — Top Undrafted Free Agent at Every Position (Fantasy Football) (Top Undrafted Free Agent at Every Position (Fantasy Football))
- 2026-05-27 — One UDFA To Watch From Every Team In 2026 (One UDFA To Watch From Every Team In 2026)
- 2026-04-16 — 2026 fantasy football rookie rankings: Top 75 values for Ty Simpson, Makai Lemon and more (2026 fantasy football rookie rankings: Top 75 values for Ty Simpson, Makai Lemon and more)
Open Questions
- How quickly can Caldwell translate elite measurables to NFL-level receiving skills and route-running?