Reche Caldwell
WR, Florida · 2002 NFL Draft, Round 2, pick #48 (SDG)
Why he went too high Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being overvalued: position. Details below.
- Position
WR (WR group).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 40.4% of the time (718 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Pre-draft rankings
No ESPN pre-draft ranking on file for him.
- Age
23 years old at the draft (nflverse).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.4% of the time (2,127 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- School
Florida: a Power-conference school (our conference list).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.3% of the time (4,181 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Athletic testing
Ran a 4.53 40-yard dash at 194 lbs: faster than 25% of WRs timed at the Combine since 2000.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.5% of the time (2,288 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Availability
Played 71 of ~96 possible regular-season games from 2002 through 2007 (~74%). Last NFL season: 2007.
Every line comes from data: nflverse draft, combine and career data; ESPN's pre-draft ranks. No scouting reports or quotes. Green = pointed toward a bust for him.
Career numbers
| Games | 71 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 1 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 20 |
| Passing | 1/1, 20 yds, undefined TD, undefined INT |
| Rushing | 14 att, 108 yds, undefined TD |
| Receiving | 152 rec, 1,851 yds, 11 TD |
| Defense | 3 tackles, 0 sacks, 0 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2007 |
The 2002 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2002 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Position WR | 40.4% n=718 | |
| Age 23 | 50.4% n=2,127 | |
| School Power-conference school | 50.3% n=4,181 | |
| Athletic testing Middle 50% | 50.5% n=2,288 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 6' 0", 194 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.53 s |
| Vertical | 41.5" |
| Broad jump | 130" |
| 3-cone | 7 s |
| Shuttle | 4.1 s |
| Age at draft | 23 |
Picked around him 2002 redraft
| 45 | Tank Williams | redraft #83 |
| 46 | Tim Carter | redraft #115 |
| 47 | Andre' Davis | redraft #70 |
| 49 | Levar Fisher | redraft #134 |
| 50 | Chester Pitts | redraft #32 |
| 51 | Clinton Portis | redraft #4 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.