Football Bio –
Finished his college career as a graduate transfer under Dan Lanning. He started all 14 games for the Ducks, anchoring a dominant defensive line and earning Second-team All-Big Ten honors while flashing unique penetration ability for his size. College: Oregon. NFL/Chargers summary: Caldwell has drawn outside attention as a potential breakout player in 2026.
HEIGHT
6' 1"
WEIGHT
340
EXPERIENCE
2 yrs
COLLEGE
Oregon
2026 Outlook
Caldwell enters Year 2 as a major part of the defensive-line rotation and is in line for a larger role after a solid rookie season. The Chargers expect his strength against the run to become more prominent.
Career Highlights
He started all 14 games for the Ducks, anchoring a dominant defensive line and earning Second-team All-Big Ten honors while flashing unique penetration ability for his size.
Personal Life
Caldwell is from Newberry, South Carolina, and is the son of former South Carolina defensive lineman Cecil Caldwell. His path to major college football included junior-college stops before he emerged at Houston and Oregon, giving him a strong connection to his South Carolina roots despite a winding football journey. Away from the field, Caldwell has spoken about wanting to own open land in rural South Carolina and raise animals, reflecting a preference for a quieter lifestyle.