Jamaree Caldwell
Career Summary
Jamaree Caldwell is a defensive lineman from Newberry, South Carolina, whose college path included community college, Houston and Oregon before the Los Angeles Chargers selected him in the 2025 NFL Draft.
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Early Life
Caldwell is from Newberry, South Carolina.
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High School
Caldwell attended Newberry High School in Newberry, South Carolina, where he played on the offensive line.
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College Career
Caldwell began his college career at Hutchinson Community College and later attended Independence Community College before joining Houston. In 2022, he appeared in nine games for the Cougars and recorded 12 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and two sacks. In 2023, he played in 11 games and posted 27 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks. He transferred to Oregon for 2024, started all 14 games and finished with 29 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, a forced fumble and three pass breakups.
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Path to the NFL
Caldwell moved from junior college to Houston, then completed his final college season at Oregon. The Chargers selected him in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft with the 86th overall pick.
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NFL Career
The Los Angeles Chargers selected Caldwell, an Oregon defensive lineman, with the 86th overall pick in Round 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft and later signed him to a rookie contract.
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Career Accomplishments
Caldwell earned second-team All-Big 12 recognition at Houston in 2023 and honorable mention All-Big Ten honors at Oregon in 2024.
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Playing Style
NFL draft analysis characterized Caldwell as a broad, powerful interior defender who can align at either tackle spot, take on double teams and create interior pocket pressure.
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MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
Current player ranking
MFT Score: 72.6
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