Luke McCaffrey
Position: WR – Projected: 5th Round
History & Measurables
Born: Apr. 2nd, 2001 – Highlands Ranch, CO
High School: Valor Christian
College: Rice
Height: 6’1 Weight: 198 lbs
Traits & Characteristics
The Good
- Football IQ
- Hands
- Versatility
The Bad
- Inexperience at position
- Potential press coverage concerns
- Position strength
Advanced Analytics Notes
2023 receiving: 25 Target Minimum
• Targets: 120
• Overall Rec Grade: 82.7 (27th among WRs)
• Man Rec Grade: 71.1 (145th among WRs)
• Zone Rec Grade: 84.8 (15th among WRs)
• Slot Alignment %: 71.5
• Wide Alignment %: 27.9
• Missed Tackles Forced: 10 (88th among WRs)
• ADOT: 10.7 (312th among WRs)
• Route Participation: 94.6 (288th among WRs)
• Yards Per Route Run: 2.11 (129th among WRs)
• YAC/REC: 6 (148th among WRs)
• Contested Catch %: 60.7 (74th among WRs)
• QB Rating when Targeted: 87.2 (319th among WRs)
Film Notes and Highlights
Luke McCaffrey started his career as a quarterback before making the switch to wide receiver. As a WR, McCaffrey understands the nuances of the position. He shows good footwork, route running, and some of the best hands in the entire 2024 NFL draft class. McCaffrey knows when to make contact to create a catching window, and shows incredible concentration. He’s not afraid to block, be used as a running back, returner, or as a wildcat quarterback, either.
My only concerns for McCaffrey is his ability to beat aggressive press coverages. If he started his collegiate career as a wide receiver, he would easily be a top-100 selection. I believe McCaffrey will be a very good NFL player. – Thomas Christopher
(Games Watched: vs Texas 2023, vs Charlotte 2023, vs UConn 2023, vs Houston 2023, Live at Senior Bowl 2024)
WR Luke McCaffery is going to be drafted higher than most people anticipate.
2024 #NFL Draft Prospect pic.twitter.com/bc5DugvpDz
— • Colton Edwards • (@cedwardsNFL) April 5, 2024
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