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Chiefs Add 6'5" UDFA Receiver Jeff Caldwell After Draft

His rare size-speed profile gives Kansas City a low-cost swing at a big outside target.

Overview

  • The Chiefs agreed to terms with undrafted Cincinnati wideout Jeff Caldwell after the 2026 NFL Draft, despite some projections placing him in the middle rounds.
  • He ran a 4.31-second 40-yard dash at about 6-foot-5 and showed a wide catch radius on jump balls.
  • Analysts say a thin depth chart behind Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy and Tyquan Thornton gives him a real chance to compete for a roster spot.
  • NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein calls him a developmental player who needs better route detail and more consistent results on contested catches.
  • Media have compared his athletic testing to Hall of Famer Calvin Johnson, underscoring the hype around his traits.