University of North Carolina Athletics
2023 Football Roster

Jersey Number 44
Randy Caldwell
- Position:
- Linebacker
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 230
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Mauldin, S.C.
- High School:
- Mauldin
2023 – Sophomore Season
Appeared in 11 games and registered two tackles while providing depth at linebacker.
2022 – Redshirt Freshman Season
Appeared in all 14 games at linebacker and on special teams • Tallied six tackles and a sack • Posted four tackles and a sack versus Virginia Tech • Added solo tackle games against Virginia and NC State.
A three-star prospect listed as the nation’s 78th-best linebacker and the No. 11 player in South Carolina in the 247Sports Composite • Ranked as the nation’s No. 46 outside linebacker and the No. 7 player in the state by ESPN • Tabbed as the the No. 9 player in the state according to Rivals • Listed as the nation’s No. 64 linebacker and the No. 7 player in the state by On3 • An SCFCA 5A all-state team selection • A North-South Game (Touchstone Energy Bowl) and Shrine Bowl selection • A team captain • Claimed linebacker MVP honors at the UA All-American Charlotte camp • Tallied 151 tackles, four sacks, 15 TFL, four INTs and 11 PBU during his three-year prep career • Also posted 10 rushing TDs and two receiving TDs on offense • Collected 54 tackles, three sacks, seven TFL and four PBU in his seven-game senior season • Notched 38 tackles, a sack, four TFL and two PBU in six games as a junior • Added 59 tackles, four TFL, four INT and five PBU as a sophomore • Also played basketball for Legacy Early College, where he attended school • Played football for Mauldin because Legacy doesn’t field a football team • Coached by Sayre Nesmith.
Personal
Son of Alisa and Randy Caldwell • Birthday is Oct. 3.
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