Luke McCaffrey

American football wide receiver and kick returner

American Castle Rock, Colorado, United States Aries 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)

Quick Info

ProfessionAmerican football wide receiver and kick returner
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth02/04/2001
Age25 years
BirthplaceCastle Rock, Colorado, United States
Zodiac SignAries

Latest News about Luke McCaffrey

04/10/2026

Luke McCaffrey was ruled inactive by the Commanders for their Week 4 game against the Indianapolis Colts in London, a coach's decision. He had only recently returned to the field in Week 3 against the Seahawks, where his role was limited to special teams. With Terry McLaurin also sitting out, the team chose to use other receivers for depth.

20/09/2026

McCaffrey's role in the Commanders' offense reached a low point in September 2026, with reports questioning his future with the team. He was a healthy scratch for the early games of the season. His performance in the 2024 and 2025 seasons had been below expectations for a third-round pick.

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryLuke McCaffrey is an American professional football wide receiver and kick returner for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League. He played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Rice Owls, originally as a quarterback before switching to wide receiver at Rice.
DraftSelected by the Washington Commanders in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft

Physical Stats & More

Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight195 lb (88 kg)
Jersey Number11

Educational Qualification(s)

High SchoolValor Christian High School, Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Colleges
  • Nebraska (2019–2020)
  • Rice (2021–2023)

Family

FatherEd McCaffrey, former NFL wide receiver
MotherLisa McCaffrey
Brothers

Career

College
  • Nebraska Cornhuskers
  • Rice Owls
Draft2024 NFL Draft, third round, 100th overall pick
NFL TeamWashington Commanders (2024–present)
PositionWide receiver and kick returner
HonoursFirst-team All-AAC (2023)
Recent StatusPlaced on injured reserve in November 2025 with a collarbone injury; listed as a healthy scratch or inactive for several 2026 regular-season games, including Week 4 against the Colts in London

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Was recruited to Nebraska as a quarterback before moving to wide receiver.
2. Converted to wide receiver during spring practices at Rice in 2022.
3. Is the youngest brother of Max, Christian and Dylan McCaffrey.
4. Played for his father at Valor Christian High School.

Also born on 2 April

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