Luke McCaffrey, the third-round selection of the Washington Commanders in the 2021 NFL Draft, has been reviewed by former Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley on the “Kevin Sheehan Show” podcast. Cooley expressed admiration for McCaffrey’s speed and criticized those who stereotyped him as a receiver who couldn’t work downfield based on his race.
Cooley highlighted McCaffrey’s ability to track the ball and make impressive catches, including one-handed grabs. He also praised McCaffrey’s impressive physical attributes, such as his 4.46 40-yard dash time, 6-foot-2 height, and 198-pound weight. At the NFL Combine, McCaffrey’s broad jump, shuttle, and 3-cone drill results were also impressive.
According to Cooley, McCaffrey is a versatile player who can line up in different positions on the field. He has good run after the catch ability, finds open spots, and excels at creating separation from defenders. Cooley commended McCaffrey for his fearless blocking and willingness to make plays on every snap.
Despite only playing receiver for two years at Rice after initially playing quarterback at both Rice and Nebraska, McCaffrey is still learning and developing in his new position. His family background in football adds to the anticipation of his potential success in the league. His father Ed McCaffrey had a successful NFL career with several teams while brother Christian has been a standout running back with Carolina Panthers since 2015.
Overall, Cooley believes that Luke McCaffrey has what it takes to be a successful player in the NFL citing his skillset, work ethic, family legacy as factors that could contribute to his future success