Reche Caldwell facts for kids
Caldwell with the Patriots in 2006
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||||
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| Born: | March 28, 1979 Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
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| Died: | June 6, 2020 (aged 41) Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 210 lb (95 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Thomas Jefferson (Tampa, Florida) |
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| College: | Florida | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2002 / Round: 2 / Pick: 48 | ||||||||
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Donald Reche Caldwell Jr. (March 28, 1979 – June 6, 2020) was an American professional football player. He played as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for six seasons. Caldwell played for the San Diego Chargers, New England Patriots, and Washington Redskins. Before joining the NFL, he played college football for the Florida Gators.
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Reche Caldwell: A Football Star
Early Life and Sports
Reche Caldwell was born in Tampa, Florida, in 1979. He went to Jefferson High School in Tampa. There, he was an amazing athlete in three sports: football, basketball, and baseball. For the Jefferson Dragons, he started as a tailback in football during his freshman year.
As a sophomore, he became the quarterback, even though he had never played that position before. He played quarterback for three years, throwing for 6,936 yards and 77 touchdowns. In 1996, as a junior, he threw for 2,338 yards. He led his team to the state semifinal game and was named the Florida Class 5A Player of the Year. He also earned All-American honors from PrepStar.
In baseball, Caldwell set many records for the Jefferson Dragons over four seasons. He had the best career batting average (.379), doubles (25), triples (six), steals (67), and runs (76). The Cincinnati Reds baseball team even picked him in the 1998 MLB draft. However, he chose to play college football instead.
College Football Journey
Caldwell received a scholarship to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville. He played for the Gators from 1998 to 2001 under coach Steve Spurrier.
In 2001, during his junior year, he had a fantastic season. He was chosen as a third-team All-American and was a semi-finalist for the Fred Biletnikoff Award. This award goes to the best receiver in the nation. He was also a second-team All-Southeastern Conference player. That year, he caught 65 passes for 1,059 yards and scored ten touchdowns. He was one of only nine Gators receivers to gain over 1,000 yards in a single season.
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand size | 40-yard dash | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | ||||
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| 5 ft 11+3⁄4 in (1.82 m) |
194 lb (88 kg) |
32 in (0.81 m) |
9+3⁄4 in (0.25 m) |
4.53 s | 4.10 s | 7.00 s | 41.5 in (1.05 m) |
10 ft 10 in (3.30 m) |
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Playing in the NFL
San Diego Chargers
The San Diego Chargers picked Reche Caldwell in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He was the 48th player chosen overall. He played for the Chargers for four seasons, from 2002 to 2005. In his first year, he caught 22 passes for 208 yards and scored three touchdowns. He also returned nine kickoffs.
In 2003, he played in nine games and started four. He caught eight passes for 80 yards. The 2004 season started well, with three touchdown catches in the first five games. However, he got a knee injury in Week 6 and missed the rest of the season. He came back strong and played a full season in 2005.
New England Patriots
Before the 2006 season, Caldwell signed with the New England Patriots. He had a great year, catching over 60 passes for more than 700 yards. In a playoff game against the Chargers, he caught seven passes for 80 yards. This included a four-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Tom Brady. A week later, in the AFC Championship game, the Patriots lost to the Indianapolis Colts. Caldwell was released by the Patriots before the 2007 season began.
Washington Redskins
In September 2007, Caldwell signed a one-year contract with the Washington Redskins. During the 2007 season, he played in eight games. He made 15 catches for 141 yards for the Redskins.
St. Louis Rams
On March 25, 2008, Caldwell signed a one-year contract with the St. Louis Rams. However, he was released from the team before the regular season started.
In his six-season NFL career, Reche Caldwell played in 71 games and started 29 of them. He made 152 catches for a total of 1,851 yards and scored 11 touchdowns. He also ran the ball 14 times for 108 yards.
Later Life
Reche Caldwell passed away on June 6, 2020.
See also
In Spanish: Reche Caldwell para niños
- List of Florida Gators in the NFL Draft
- List of New England Patriots players
- List of Washington Redskins players
