Mike Caldwell: Pick #83 in the 1993 NFL Draft

Mike Caldwell is a former linebacker out of Middle Tennessee State, selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 83rd overall pick (round 3) in the 1993 NFL Draft. He played 159 regular-season games from 1993 to 2003. From 1999 on, he played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers.

Draft Details

Year

1993

Round

Round 3

Pick

83rd overall

Team

Cleveland Browns

Position

LB

College

Middle Tennessee State

Mike Caldwell Career Stats

Primary starter for 2 seasons.

Career Totals

Games	Sacks	Def INT
159	14.5	8

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
1999	PHI	12	29	11	6	1	1	1	5	0
2000	PHI	16	54	6	2	0	0	1	10	1
2001	PHI	15	69	24	7	3	3	0	7	2
2002	CHI	14	39	15	4	3	3	0	0	0
2003	CAR	4	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Since 1999		61	195	56	19	7	7	2	22	3

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Season-by-season detail is available from 1999 on; career totals above cover the full career.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

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