Cleveland Browns' Late-Round Gamble: Jeff Caldwell

0:00On March 16, the Cleveland Browns are planning a major overhaul of their wide receiver group heading into the 2026 NFL Draft. Experts suggest they might grab more than one rookie at the position, including a day three pick like Cincinnati's Jeff Caldwell, a local standout who could become a key outside the red. Nearly two weeks ago, at the NFL Combine and Indianapolis, Caldwell turned heads with elite athleticism. Six foot five, 216 pound receiver, blazed a 4.3 140 yard dash, hit a 42 inch vertical jump, and leaped. 11 foot two in the broad jump, proving he's a rare physical talent. For the Browns, this comes at the perfect time as they seek a big-bodied option on the outside. Current Philancedred Tillman has battled injuries in his contract year and shown only flashes of production when healthy, leaving a clear gap in the lineup. Caldwell brings solid college production too, with 478 yards and six touchdowns in his final season for the bearcats after.

1:04Transferring from Division 2, Lyndon Wood. He's raw and route running in hands, so he'd likely start slow as a rookie before stepping up. In a transitional year for Cleveland, Caldwell's upside makes him an ideal late-round gamble to build depth and grow into a starter down the line.