NFL Draft 2026 Scouting Report for Louisville WR Caullin Lacy

Caullin Lacy is a quick, sudden in-space playmaker and return specialist with end-of-the-roster value.

His career began at South Alabama, where he enrolled as a former 3-star recruit in the 2020 class. He had his most productive season (2023), amassing 1,316 receiving yards, seven touchdowns, and earning First-team All-Sun Belt honors. In 2025, Lacy earned Third-team All-ACC All-Purpose honors.

Lacy is an experienced football player who has appeared in 64 total games. His path to an NFL 53-man roster is carving out a role as a special teams ace.

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Where He Wins

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- Sudden change of direction with fluid hips and quick feet

- Runs routes with tempo and patience; sets up defenders well

- Excels on shorter/quick passing concepts, creating easy catch and run opportunities

- Can be an impact kick and punt returner; four total return touchdowns in career

- Playmaker in space on manufactured touches; screens, jet pop passes, etc

Areas of Improvement

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- Slot-dependent receiver; not suited for boundary alignments

- Above average athlete; limited vertical explosiveness and speed

- Small frame and wingspan limit catch radius; Is not a strong contested catch threat

- Older prospect and sixth-year senior

Grade, Rank, and Pro Comparison

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GRADE: 5.8 (Backup/Draftable — 6th-7th Round)

COMPARABLE GRADE: Jha'Quan Jackson (5.7 in 2024), Anthony Gould (5.6 in 2024), Ryan Flournoy (5.9 in 2024)

OVERALL RANK: 242

POSITION RANK: WR36

PRO COMPARISON: Jha'Quan Jackson

Measurables and Testing Data

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Height: 5'9"
Weight: 183
Hand: 9⅞"
Arm: 29⅜"

40-Yard Dash: 4.55"
3-Cone: N/A
Shuttle: N/A
Vertical: 33.5"
Broad: 9'8"
Bench Press: N/A