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Over the next few months, we’ll be breaking down all undrafted free agents signed by the Jets. We continue today with a look at wide receiver Caullin Lacy.
The 24-year old Lacy is listed at 5’9” and 183 pounds and was undrafted out of Louisville. He was a third-team all Sun Belt conference receiver in 2023 after putting together a 1,300-yard season at South Alabama and then, having transferred to Louisville, was an honorable mention all-ACC wide receiver and third-team return specialist in 2025.
Background
Lacy was a three-star high school recruit having been a running back, but headed to South Alabama as a wide receiver in 2020.
In his freshman season, Lacy’s primary role was on jet sweeps as he caught just 11 passes and ended the season with 210 yards on 31 touches.
His role expanded in 2021 and he caught 41 passes, accounting for 315 yards from scrimmage. He also got into the end zone for the first time on a two-point conversion.
2022 saw Lacy take another step forward as he caught 64 passes for over 800 yards and six touchdowns, adding a punt return score. He then broke out in a big way in 2023 as he had 91 catches for over 1,300 yards with seven touchdowns. He was fifth in the nation in receiving yards.
Lacy would then enter the transfer portal and headed to Louisville but he had a preseason injury and eventually opted to redshirt after returning in the middle of the season and making four appearances. He had 39 yards and two scores on 10 touches and also had a kickoff return touchdown.
In 2025, Lacy stepped up with 60 catches for 635 yards and two scores to earn an all-ACC honorable mention. He also led the ACC in punt return average, with two touchdowns, to earn third-team recognition as a return specialist.
Despite going to the senior bowl and scouting combine, Lacy was not drafted in April.
The Jets signed Lacy to an undrafted free agent contract that included over $250K in guarantees. This was notable because every other Jets undrafted rookie signed this year combined for just $61K of guarantees between them.
Let’s move onto some more in-depth analysis of what Lacy brings to the table, based on in-depth research and film study.
Measurables/Athleticism
Lacy is short and doesn’t have a big catch radius, although his hands are relatively big.
His burst and acceleration, along with his change of direction abilities, are evident from his game film but he posted a disappointing collection of numbers during the pre-draft process.
He ran a 4.55 at the combine with a 33.5-inch vertical and a 116-inch broad jump, while not doing a bench press or agility drills.
The fact that Lacy did the 40 again at his pro day but didn’t improve on his time probably hurt his chances of being drafted.
Usage
As you’d expect for a smaller receiver, Lacy has primarily played in the slot during his career and would...
