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WR · KC

Jeff Caldwell

Position WR
Team KC
Bye Week 6
PPR Rank

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

Open Questions

  • How quickly can Caldwell translate elite measurables to NFL-level receiving skills and route-running?

Sources

What the Experts Are Saying

Late-Round Fantasy FootballLate-Round Perspectives: Modeling Prospects from the 2026 NFL Rookie Class with Addison Hayes