Luke McCaffrey, a wide receiver for the Washington Commanders, was selected at the 2024 NFL Draft as the #100 overall pick in the third round. The Castle Rock, Colorado-born McCaffrey was raised in a football family consisting of three family members who are either playing in the league or have played in the past. His father Ed McCaffrey played 13 seasons in the NFL while his eldest brother, an offensive assistant for the Miami Dolphins as of January 2025, appeared in six total games in the NFL (via Pro Football Reference). However, the title of the most popular McCaffrey in the house goes to his other elder brother, 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey. According to Pro Football Reference, Luke McCaffrey has accumulated 168 yards on 18 receptions in his rookie season as of week 17 of the 2024 NFL season.
The youngest McCaffrey’s football career began at Valor Christian High School in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, where he played as a wide receiver, and defensive back while also splitting time at quarterback. Following this, as a four-star recruit, Luke opted for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2019 before transferring to Rice University two years later. He totaled 2659 yards from scrimmage in his collegiate career (via Sports Reference).
What is Luke McCaffrey's 40-time?
According to the NFL Combine Results on NFL.com, Luke McCaffrey completed the 40-yard dash in 4.46 seconds at the 2024 NFL Combine. He also took part in several other on-field drills, recording a vertical leap of 36 inches and a broad jump of 10 feet 1 inches.
| Test Type | Test Result |
| 20-Yard Shuttle | 4.02 seconds |
| 10-Yard Split | 1.52 seconds |
| Three-Cone Drill | 6.7 seconds |
Luke McCaffrey's physical attributes
| Age | 23 years old, as of January 2025 |
| Weight | 198 lb |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in |
Luke McCaffrey's height
Luke McCaffrey is 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) tall.
Luke McCaffrey's weight
Luke McCaffrey weighs around 198 lb (90 kg).
Luke McCaffrey's age
Luke McCaffrey is 23 years old, as of January 2025. He was born in Castle Rock, Colorado on April 2, 2001.
FAQs on Luke McCaffrey
A. Yes, Luke McCaffrey is the younger brother of star running back Christian McCaffrey.
A. According to Washington Commander's official website, Luke McCaffrey is one of the three starting wide receivers on the team.
A. Luke McCaffrey is 23 years old as of January 2025.
A. Out of all McCaffrey brothers, Max McCaffrey is the eldest. (via Pro Football Network).
