Antoine Caldwell
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Career Summary
Antoine Caldwell was an Alabama offensive lineman selected by Houston in the 2009 NFL Draft.
The Montgomery native started four years for the Crimson Tide and later played in the NFL.
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Early Life
Caldwell is from Montgomery, Alabama.
The Texans and Alabama identified Caldwell as a Montgomery native.
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High School
Caldwell attended Lee High School in Montgomery.
Alabama's media guide described him as a prep standout at Lee High School.
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College Career
Caldwell was a four-year starter for Alabama who played multiple line positions.
He made 48 career starts and played every offensive-line position except left tackle during his college career.
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Path to the NFL
Houston selected Caldwell in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft.
The Texans chose the Alabama center with the 77th overall selection.
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NFL Career
Caldwell played in the NFL for Houston, Buffalo and Jacksonville.
Alabama reported that he retired from the NFL in 2015 after playing for those three clubs.
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Career Accomplishments
Caldwell earned consensus first-team All-America honors in 2008.
He was a Rimington Trophy finalist, a two-time Alabama captain and a three-time All-SEC selection.
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Playing Style
Caldwell brought durable, physical versatility to the interior offensive line.
The NFL Draft Tracker described him as a steady, durable interior lineman whose size, physicality and aggression suited a drive-blocking scheme.
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Legacy
Caldwell was part of Alabama's early success under Nick Saban.
Alabama honored him as a former Tide center who helped lay that foundation.
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Post-Career
Caldwell worked in Houston after retiring from the NFL.
Alabama reported his retirement and Houston work in 2015.
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