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Luke McCaffrey

WR

Drafted 100th overall in the 3rd round of the 2024 draft, Luke McCaffrey arrived from Rice; Nebraska. Now with WAS, he's in his 3rd NFL season. Few match his agility, which grades in the 91st percentile. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 29 catches for 371 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Size

6'2", 195#

College

Rice; Nebraska

Draft

Rd 3, 100th overall (2024)

Seasons

2024–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
45.7

49th percentile among WRs · limited sample

1 games · 0 targets

Role×0.14+0.03
Hands×0.1+0.03
Volume×0.12-1.03
Total EPA×0.22-0.43
EPA/target×0.3+0.03
Yards/target×0.12+0.02

Week 1 projection · @ PHI

Methodology
Rec1.9 (0–4)55% 1.5+
Rec1.9 (0–4)55% 1.5+
Rec1.9 (0–4)55% 1.5+
Rec1.9 (0–4)55% 1.5+
Rec1.9 (0–4)55% 1.5+
Rec yds28.0 (6.5–49.6)44% 30.5+
Rec yds28.0 (6.5–49.6)44% 30.5+
Rec yds28.0 (6.5–49.6)44% 30.5+
Rec yds28.0 (6.5–49.6)44% 30.5+
Rec yds28.0 (6.5–49.6)44% 30.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)20% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)20% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)20% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)20% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)20% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed43▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst28▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility91▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size56▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands35▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat68▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability59▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share4▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share21▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency42▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume16▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026WAS45.71
2025WAS57.69112033
2024WAS42.11318168

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Luke McCaffrey has played in 23 regular-season games, all with WAS.

As a receiver he has caught 29 passes for 371 yards and 3 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2025 with WAS: 203 yards and 3 touchdowns in 9 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 3SEA—43.1

Luke McCaffrey — common questions

What position does Luke McCaffrey play?
Luke McCaffrey is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Luke McCaffrey played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Luke McCaffrey has played for WAS (2024–2026).
Where did Luke McCaffrey go to college?
Luke McCaffrey played college football at Rice; Nebraska.
When was Luke McCaffrey drafted?
Luke McCaffrey was selected in round 3, 100th overall, of the 2024 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Luke McCaffrey scored?
Luke McCaffrey has 3 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (3 receiving).
What is Luke McCaffrey's ScoutIndex Rating?
Luke McCaffrey rated 45.7 for 2026, the 49th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 3, 2024