Sad News – Gator Great Reche Caldwell

Former Florida receiver Donald ‘Reche” Caldwell died Saturday night when he was apparently ambushed by gunmen and shot in Tampa, according to reports. He was 41. Caldwell was a second-team, All-SEC selection in 2001 when he posted the eighth best total in UF single season history with 1,059 yards. He finished his career with 2,088 receiving yards and 18 touchdown catches, leaving school a year early to enter the draft. “I’m really still trying to process it,” said former teammate Taylor Jacobs. “He was a great guy, a great friend. It’s just so sad. My heart goes out to the family. I’m at a loss for words.” Caldwell spent six years in the NFL after being drafted by San Diego in the second round finishing with 152 catches for 1.851 yards and 11 touchdowns. He also played for the Redskins and Patriots.

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