One of the most consistent snappers in college football, the four-time starter and two-time team captain began his career as an offensive guard before finding a home in the middle of the field. He also has filled in at offensive tackle when injuries depleted the depth along the Crimson Tide front wall. The unquestioned "heart and soul" of the offensive unit, he was the recipient of the 2008 Mal Moore Leadership Award.

The anchor of one of the most physical offensive lines in the major college ranks, Caldwell has outstanding agility, foot speed and flexibility. His ability to handle the bull rush and widen the rush lanes saw Alabama improve its 60th-place national ranking in rush offense (149.23 ypg) in 2007 to a 30th-place ranking in 2008 (184.64 ypg). The Tide's success on the ground also greatly improved the numbers in the win column, as Alabama rushers scored 32 times in Caldwell's final season, compared to 19 times during his junior year.

Caldwell was the premier athlete on Montgomery's powerhouse Lee High School football team. He allowed just one quarterback sack and graded 85 percent for blocking consistency as a senior, earning first-team All-State honors. That year, he was rated the 10th-best overall prospect in the state of Alabama by Super Prep magazine.

One of four All-State offensive linemen to enroll at Alabama, Caldwell spent the 2004 season performing as an offensive guard on the scout team. In 2005, he took over left guard duties for the first 11 games, moving to center vs. Texas Tech in the Cotton Bowl. He registered 62 knockdowns while participating on 772 plays. He was named first-team Freshman All-American by Rivals.com, adding second-team accolades from College Football News. He added All-SEC Freshman Team honors and was selected SEC Freshman of the Week for his performance vs. Florida.

As a sophomore, Caldwell was firmly entrenched at center, starting all 13 games. He was one of five players on the squad to log over 800 snaps (810), as he produced 58 knockdowns, leading the team in that category in four contests. He was selected SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week vs. Vanderbilt and chosen team Player of the Game vs. Louisiana-Monroe, serving as squad captain in that game and also vs. Louisiana State.

Caldwell was named offensive team captain in 2007. He was a member of the Rimington Award (nation's best center) Watch List and started the first five games at center. Injuries forced the staff to shift Caldwell to left offensive guard for the Houston clash and the following week, he started at right guard vs. Mississippi.

He was ruled ineligible for four midseason games, as he and several athletes were suspended for what school administrators called "a violation of institutional policy involving impermissible receipt of textbooks." When Caldwell returned to the field for the final two contests, he was shifted to right offensive tackle vs. Auburn before moving back to center for the Independence Bowl. Despite all the position shuffling, he graded 84.67 percent for blocking consistency, delivering eight touchdown-resulting blocks.

The 2008 season saw Caldwell garner the national attention that escaped him earlier in his career. The Rimington Award finalist earned All-American first-team recognition from The Sporting News and AFCA. He also received All-Southeastern Conference first-team honors. He started all 14 games at center, ranking second on the team with 92 knockdowns, as he finished with an 85.93 percent blocking consistency grade.

GENERAL REPORT: GRADE: 7.06

Body Structure: Caldwell has a well-built frame with broad shoulders, a wide base, good muscle tone throughout, thick thighs and calves, good chest thickness, long arms and large hands.

Athletic Ability: Caldwell is a well-built athlete with impressive forward explosion and initial quickness, but appears a bit stiff in his hips, as he loses his burst when having to redirect. He is best playing along the line or on short pulls, as he might have good timed speed, but seems to labor when trying to get into the second level. He plays on his feet well and has the first step needed to chip and seal the linebackers shooting the gaps. He has the upper body strength to neutralize the bull rush and good balance along with proper hand placement, as he is quick to recoil and reset his hands. He can adjust to movement at the line, but does not appear to have the suddenness to get out and make plays in space. He shows more explosive movement moving forward and needs to improve his lateral agility, one of the few weak areas in his game. Still, he plays with a wide base and will generally win one-on-one battles, thanks to his lower body strength. GRADE: 7.0

Football Sense: Caldwell makes all the line calls. He knows everyone's assignments and has filled in capably when asked to perform at guard and tackle (lack of lateral agility does pose problems playing on the edge, as he struggles to redirect vs. the edge rush -- see 2007 Auburn game). He is a very intelligent and instinctive athlete and also excelled in the classroom, becoming the first player in Tide football history to graduate in less than three years. He has natural football instincts and does a nice job of scanning the field to locate twists and games, but for some reason, he does not react as quickly when plays break down in the backfield. He has shown the ability to handle assignments playing in a complex system and it is very rare to see him make a mental mistake. Even though he has marginal lateral agility, he does a good job of adjusting to stunts. GRADE: 8.0

Character: Despite being suspended for four games in 2007 due to the Tide's textbook scandal, Caldwell is a model citizen with great character traits. He comes from a very supportive family and has received team awards for his leadership skills. He is well spoken and well respected by the staff and teammates. GRADE: 6.5

Competitiveness: Caldwell gives total effort throughout the play. He plays with a wide base and compensates for adequate upper body strength (marginal hand punch) with a strong lower body. He flashes occasional nastiness in his performance and is the type that seeks a challenge. You can see on film that he won't back down from a confrontation (see 2008 Arkansas, LSU and Auburn games). GRADE: 6.9

Work Habits: Caldwell is a hard worker in the training room. He is a self-starter who works on improving his craft year round. He is a highly motivated type who takes well to hard coaching. He is the unquestioned leader in the locker room and will not hesitate to grab teammates "by the throat" if that what it takes to get them to perform to a high level. GRADE: 6.9

ATHLETIC REPORT: GRADE: 6.50

Initial Quickness: Caldwell has above average initial quickness off the snap, but despite good timed speed for his position, he does labor running long distances and is not a great space player, as he appears too stiff in his hips to generate explosive lateral agility. He has the speed to make the reach and he down blocks with effectiveness, but has just adequate burst getting into the second level to stalk linebackers. His quick first step lets him get advantage with a defender over his head. He has the balance and leg drive to finish blocks. GRADE: 7.4

Lateral Movement: This is perhaps Caldwell's weakest area. He does not do a good job of moving side to side and even though he has experience at guard and tackle, he showed in the 2007 Auburn game that he struggles quite a bit in his retreat and kick slide when taking on edge rushers. He plays with a low center of gravity, but his feet tend to die when he has to suddenly shift direction. He is obviously not a space player due to his marginal redirection skills. GRADE: 5.2

Balance/Stays On Feet: Caldwell has very good lower body strength to neutralize the bull rush. He plays with a low center of gravity and comes off the snap with a wider base than most centers. However, he needs to improve his hand usage, as he will expose his chest, and with just adequate upper body strength, defenders have good success walking him back into the pocket when they get into his body. He has good foot balance for his position, but will have to improve his upper body strength to better lock out and control. He does move his feet well moving forward to sustain. With his lower body balance, he can stay on his blocks, but is just an adequate finisher if he has to move laterally to make the play. GRADE: 7.7

Explosion/Pop: Caldwell comes off the snap with good leg explosion in his initial step, but his acceleration falters when having to play in space. He latches on to his man adequately and needs to develop a stronger hand punch, but he will get up on a bull rusher quickly in the trenches. He plays with good lower body strength to hold ground at the point of attack, but until he develops more upper body strength and uses his hands more, he is more of a push-and-shove type than a classic mauler. GRADE: 6.5

Run Blocking: Caldwell has a very good feel for taking angles. He comes off the snap low and with a wide base, doing a nice job of maintaining the rush lanes. He would be even more effective once he improves his upper body power. With his low stance, he has had good success leveraging, especially vs. the bull rush (see 2008 Mississippi, Tennessee and Arkansas State games). He fires off the snap with good explosion, but must do a better job of getting his hands into the defender to control. With his balance and leg drive, he is able to root out and drive off bigger defensive tackles when he keeps his pads down, though. He is not the type that will get too high in his stance or chest-block. While he develops upper body power, he can compensate by out-finessing his opponent, but you would like to see him roll his hips better. GRADE: 7.4

Pass Blocking: Caldwell is a solid pass protector when battling in the trenches, but he gets caught up in the action at times and tries to do too much, failing to recognize plays breaking down in the backfield. He works well in combination with his guards playing in a phone booth, but looks sluggish when having to redirect. He has that above average lower body strength to effectively anchor vs. the bull rush and shows the vision and feet to react to twists and games. He has good knee bend, but his flexibility is inconsistent, as he will bend at the waist when having to change direction. When he sets his wide base, he has the balance to generate decent pop on contact. He has the ability to play flat-footed, but must do a better job of extending his hands, as he is prone to short arming at times. GRADE: 6.6

Pulling/Trapping: On the short pulls and traps, Caldwell gets off the line adequately, but is not a space player due to lateral movement issues. He has good balance at the line of scrimmage and shows adequate upper body strength when widening the rush lanes. He does a nice job of playing on his feet, but must do a better job of shifting and adjusting his weight playing on the move. GRADE: 5.6

Adjust on Linebacker Downfield: Caldwell does not seem to have the explosive hip snap to stalk defenders into the second level. He does have a good concept for angling, but needs to get up on the linebacker quicker than he has shown. You just do not see the change of direction skills needed to wheel and cut off in the open. GRADE: 5.5

Use of Hands/Punch: Caldwell needs to finish better with his hands. He has an adequate punch, lacking the upper body strength to shock and jolt. He is more of a push-and-shove type and has been walked back into the pocket at times (see 2008 Arkansas and Tennessee) when he leaves his chest exposed. He does keep his hands inside the frame, though, as he has the large, heavy hands to control, when he locks on securely. He can reset his hands quickly, but he needs to use them more to control and develop a stronger punch. GRADE: 5.6

Reactions/Awareness: Caldwell is very alert to twists and games. He scans the field well and keeps his head on a swivel, looking for secondary targets after making his initial block. He has a good feel for the bull rush, staying low in his pads to root out the bigger defenders. He has a very good concept for angling, but is a better battler in the trenches than when on the move. He needs to be more alert to plays breaking down in the backfield (see 2007 Auburn game), but he has good balance and body control to anchor. He shows good ability to play flat-footed, but you would like to see him move better in space. GRADE: 7.5

Long Snap Skills: Does not long snap, but he does have the large, soft hands and adequate speed on the shotgun snap to fill in as a snapper in an emergency. GRADE: N/A

Compares To: JEFF HARTINGS: ex-Pittsburgh -- Like the former Steeler, Caldwell is a sound technician with very good initial quickness. He plays with a wide base, but is more of a trench battler than one who can operate in space. He has experience at every line position and has a keen knowledge for taking angles. He needs to improve his upper body strength and protect his body better from defenders, but for consistent performances, Caldwell will deliver every game.

OVERALL GRADE-6.45

Caldwell started 48 games during his career at Alabama, including 34 at center, 12 at left offensive guard, one at right guard and one at right tackle … During his last two seasons with the Crimson Tide, he participated in 1,569 offensive snaps, registering 167 knockdowns/key blocks with 22 touchdown-resulting blocks and 17 more blocks down field … Allowed just one quarterback sack on 806 pass plays during his final 23 games … Caldwell is one of eight players in school history to serve as team captain twice in a career … An excellent student, Caldwell became the first Crimson Tide football player to graduate in under three years, earning his degree in Human Environmental Sciences.

All-American first-team selection by the American Football Coaches Association and The Sporting News, adding third-team accolades from The NFL Draft Report … Consensus All-Southeastern Conference first-team pick … Recipient of the team's Mal Moore Leadership Award … Named the team's Most Inspirational Player, Caldwell was a candidate for the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award, which focuses on the total student-athlete and encourages those leaders to use their platform in athletics to make a positive impact on their circle of influence … Named ESPN/SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week vs. Georgia and Tennessee and was selected team Player of the Game vs. Western Kentucky (also earned SEC Outstanding Player Performance honors vs. WKU), Louisiana State and Auburn … In 14 games as the starting center, Caldwell delivered a career-high 92 knockdowns/ key blocks and 14 touchdown-resulting blocks, adding 10 more blocks down field … Allowed no QB sacks and just three pressures on 334 pass plays … Only once was a defender able to penetrate his territory to make a tackle in the Tide backfield … Helped the team average 184.64 yards rushing, 171.14 yards passing, 355.79 yards in total offense and 30.14 points per game.

Clemson … Caldwell helped the Alabama rushing attack churn out 239 yards in the season opener, as the center delivered eight knockdowns … His down field block on a 28-yard carry by tailback Mark Ingram set up a fourth-quarter 26-yard field goal … Head to Head Competition-NG#97-Dorell Scott (6:03-310)-Five tackles (3 solos) … Offensive Impact-Caldwell recorded eight knockdowns and two down field blocks, grading 79 percent … Helped the team gain 239 yards with one touchdown on 50 carries (4.78 ypc) and generate 419 total yards on 80 snaps (5.24 yards per play).

Tulane … A depleted offensive line featured three new starters playing alongside Caldwell, but the center mentored his young troops, registering seven knockdowns and a touchdown-resulting block … He leveled defensive end Reggie Scott down field on a 16-yard run by Mark Ingram, cleared a path for an 11-yard gain by QB John Parker Wilson and ended that 11-play, 77-yard series by leading the sweep around left end on Ingram's 15-yard scoring scamper … Head to Head Competition-NG#62-Oscar Ponce de Leon (6:02-302)-Two assisted tackles … Offensive Impact-Caldwell recorded seven knockdowns, one down field block and one touchdown-resulting block, grading 88 percent … Helped the team gain 239 yards with one touchdown on 50 carries (4.78 ypc) and generate 419 total yards on 80 snaps (5.24 yards per play).

Western Kentucky … Caldwell was named to the SEC Outstanding Performance list after he delivered seven knockdowns and graded 92 percent to pave the way for the Tide to generate 557 yards of total offense, including 281 yards rushing … The center took the legs out from under nose guard Terry Clark on QB John Parker Wilson's 36-yard slant pass to Julio Jones and then finished off the 56-yard, five-play drive by chop blocking defensive end Dan Cline while clearing a hole between center and right guard for Ingram's late first quarter 5-yard touchdown jaunt … Head to Head Competition-NG#59-Terald Clark (5:11-290)-No tackles … Offensive Impact-Caldwell recorded seven knockdowns, one down field block and one touchdown-resulting block, grading 92 percent … Helped the team gain 281 yards with three touchdowns on 49 carries (5.73 ypc) and generate 557 total yards on 82 snaps (6.79 yards per play).

Arkansas … Behind Caldwell's in-line blocking that resulted in a pair of touchdown-resulting blocks by the center, the Tide amassed a season-high 328 yards rushing … He let defensive tackle Ernest Mitchell pressure John Parker Wilson on an incomplete pass, but then flattened the opponent to spring Mark Ingram for a 1-yard touchdown to cap a 10-play, 71-yard game opening possession … Glen Coffee broke free for an 87-yard scoring burst, thanks to Caldwell shoving Mitchell into linebacker Jerry Franklin to give his tailback a crease to escape the defensive pack … Head to Head Competition-NG#90-Ernest Mitchell (6:02-305)-Three tackles (2 solos) … Offensive Impact-Caldwell recorded six knockdowns, one down field block and two touchdown-resulting blocks, grading 88 percent … Helped the team gain 328 yards with four touchdowns on 35 carries (9.37 ypc) and generate 402 total yards on 50 snaps (8.04 yards per play).

Georgia … The SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week was in on nine knockdowns, including two crucial down field blocks while protecting QB John Parker Wilson, who threw for 205 yards on 13-of-16 attempts … Early in the second quarter, he upended defensive tackle Myron Pryor on a second-and-goal 3-yard touchdown run by Glen Coffee … With 4:13 left in the game, he put the final nail in Georgia's coffin, blasting nose guard Corvey Irvin with a crunching forearm to open a rush lane used by Coffee for a 12-yard scoring scamper … Head to Head Competition-NG#90-Corvey Irvin (6:04-286)-Four assisted tackles … Offensive Impact-Caldwell recorded six knockdowns and two touchdown-resulting blocks, grading 89 percent … Helped the team gain 129 yards with four touchdowns on 45 carries (2.87 ypc) and generate 334 total yards on 61 snaps (5.48 yards per play).

Kentucky … Caldwell graded 92 percent for blocking consistency for the second time in three games, collecting nine knockdowns with two down field blocks as the Tide rolled for 282 yards on the ground … Five minutes into the game, Caldwell pulled out on the sweep, taking out linebacker Micah Johnson in the process, as tailback Glen Coffee used his center's shot to race 78 yards down the right sideline for a score … Head to Head Competition-NG#91-Corey Peters (6:03-299)-Two assisted tackles … Offensive Impact-Caldwell recorded nine knockdowns, two down field blocks and one touchdown-resulting block, grading 92 percent … Helped the team gain 282 yards with one touchdown on 49 carries (5.76 ypc) and generate 388 total yards on 66 snaps (5.88 yards per play).

Mississippi … The Tide center made seven knockdowns and graded 90 percent or better for the third time in five games … He did a nice job of taking down nose guard Ted Laurent, wheeling off that block to stop strong safety Jamarca Sanford on the blitz, giving QB John Parker Wilson time to flip a 30-yard flag pass to Mike McCoy for a late second quarter score … Head to Head Competition-NG#99-Ted Laurent (6:00-303)-No tackles … Offensive Impact-Caldwell recorded seven knockdowns and one touchdown-resulting block, grading 90 percent … Helped the team gain 107 yards with one touchdown on 34 carries (3.15 ypc) and generate 326 total yards on 59 snaps (5.53 yards per play).

Tennessee … The SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week for the second time in 2008, Caldwell posted six knockdowns that included two touchdown-resulting blocks … Late in the second quarter, he held off linebacker Rico McCoy on a 35-yard flag pass from QB John Parker Wilson to Julio Jones and ended that 66-yard, six-play drive by clearing a hole used by Glen Coffee on fourth-and-1 for a 3-yard touchdown … Roy Upchurch used Caldwell's cut block on McCoy for a 10-yard run to the Tennessee 1. From there, the center pushed ahead with Wilson following for a 1-yard touchdown that concluded a 12-play, 79-yard possession in the third frame … Head to Head Competition-NG#98-Demonte Bolden (6:06-290)-No tackles, one QB pressure … Offensive Impact-Caldwell recorded six knockdowns and two touchdown-resulting blocks, grading 91 percent … Helped the team gain 178 yards with three touchdowns on 43 carries (4.14 ypc) and generate 366 total yards on 67 snaps (5.46 yards per play).

Arkansas State … Caldwell helped clear a path for 205 yards rushing and four rushing touchdowns, making five knockdowns, as he did not allow his primary blocking assignment to record any tackles for the fourth time (also third straight game) in 2008 … Late in the third stanza, Mark Ingram took a handoff and used the hole created by his center and left guard for a 5-yard score … Head to Head Competition-NG#99-Khari Mays (6:02-290)-No tackles … Offensive Impact-Caldwell recorded five knockdowns and one touchdown-resulting block, grading 88 percent … Helped the team gain 205 yards with four touchdowns on 36 carries (5.69 ypc) and generate 357 total yards on 64 snaps (5.58 yards per play).

Louisiana State … The UA coaches named Caldwell Player of the Game, as the center had seven knockdowns in a 27-21 overtime decision … In the third quarter, he leveled linebacker Darry Beckwith to spring Glen Coffee for a 23-yard scamper and ended that 69-yard, seven-play series by opening a rush lane used by Coffee for a 3-yard score … Head to Head Competition-DT#90-Ricky Jean-Francois (6:03-281)-Two assisted tackles … Offensive Impact-Caldwell recorded seven knockdowns, one down field block and one touchdown-resulting block, grading 88 percent … Helped the team gain 138 yards with three touchdowns on 37 carries (3.73 ypc) and generate 353 total yards on 68 snaps (5.19 yards per play).

Mississippi State … Caldwell's front wall wore down the Bulldogs, as the team tallied 198 yards on the ground, as the center was credited with five knockdowns … Head to Head Competition-NG#94-Jessie Bowman (6:01-305)-Six tackles (4 solos) … Offensive Impact-Caldwell recorded five knockdowns, grading 72 percent … Helped the team gain 198 yards with two touchdowns on 48 carries (4.13 ypc) and generate 364 total yards on 67 snaps (5.43 yards per play).

Auburn … The Tide center was named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week, as he produced eight knockdowns and one touchdown-resulting block. It marked the fifth time in 2008 that Caldwell received post-game accolades … A sweep led by Caldwell saw Glen Coffee break free around right end for a 41-yard touchdown jaunt to start the second quarter … Later in the third frame, he upended Sen'Derrick Marks on Mark Ingram's 14-yard scoring burst up the middle of the field … Head to Head Competition-NG#94-Sen'Derrick Marks (6:01-288)-Three tackles (1 solo), one stop for a 5-yard loss … Offensive Impact-Caldwell recorded eight knockdowns, one down field block and two touchdown-resulting blocks, grading 92 percent … Helped the team gain 234 yards with three touchdowns on 50 carries (4.68 ypc) and generate 412 total yards on 68 snaps (6.06 yards per play).

Florida (Southeastern Conference Championship Game) … The center had a quiet day, coming up with a season-low four knockdowns … Head to Head Competition-NG#90-Lawrence Marsh (6:04-291)-Four tackles (2 solos) … Offensive Impact-Caldwell recorded four knockdowns and one down field block, grading 75 percent … Helped the team gain 136 yards with two touchdowns on 33 carries (4.12 ypc) and generate 323 total yards on 58 snaps (5.57 yards per play).

Utah (Sugar Bowl) … The Tide offense was non-existent in a 31-17 loss, as their All-American center closed out his career with seven knockdowns … Head to Head Competition-NG#90-Derrick Shelby (6:03-249)-One assisted tackle, one QB pressure … Offensive Impact-Caldwell recorded seven knockdowns, grading 79 percent … Helped the team gain 136 yards with two touchdowns on 33 carries (4.12 ypc) and generate 323 total yards on 58 snaps (5.57 yards per play).

Caldwell, a member of the Rimington Award Watch List, started the team's first five games and the Independence Bowl vs. Colorado at center … His versatility proved invaluable when injuries depleted the offensive line's depth, as he started at left guard vs. Houston and right guard vs. Mississippi … The offensive captain was one of five key contributors on the team to miss the Tennessee, Louisiana State, Mississippi State and Louisiana-Monroe contests, as those athletes were ruled ineligible after UA Director Mal Moore suspended them for violation of institutional policy involving impermissible receipt of textbooks … Caldwell returned to action for the season finale vs. Auburn, starting that contest at right tackle … Despite all of his position shifting and missing four games, Caldwell produced 75 knockdowns/key blocks, seven down field blocks and eight touchdown-resulting blocks, grading 84.67 percent for blocking consistency … He allowed just one quarterback sack and four pressures on 320 pass plays.

Western Carolina … Caldwell earned Player of the Week honors from the coaching staff after opening the season with 10 knockdowns that included two touchdown-resulting blocks as the Tide rushed for 313 yards … Early in the second quarter, he flipped middle linebacker Drew Walker to the ground, springing tailback Terry Grant for a 21-yard scoring burst up the middle … Later in the third stanza, the center again upended Walker on Greg McElroy's 1-yard scoring lob to Nick Walker that capped a 10-play, 60-yard series … Head to Head Competition-NG#82-Gene Singletary (6:01-279)-One solo tackle … Offensive Impact-Caldwell recorded 10 knockdowns, one down field block and three touchdown-resulting blocks, grading 98 percent … Helped the team gain 313 yards with six touchdowns on 44 carries (7.11 ypc) and generate 575 total yards on 78 snaps (7.37 yards per play) … Looking to improve his mobility, Smith shed over 25 pounds from his 370-pound frame prior to the season opener.

Vanderbilt … The center collected nine knockdowns to help the Tide gain 221 yards rushing … At the start of the fourth quarter, he helped finish an 86-yard, 10-play drive by clearing a rush lane used by Terry Grant for a 2-yard score on a third-and-goal snap … Head to Head Competition-NG#56-Gabe Hall (6:01-288)-Three tackles (1 solo) … Offensive Impact-Caldwell recorded nine knockdowns, one down field block and one touchdown-resulting block, grading 88 percent … Helped the team gain 221 yards with two touchdowns on 48 carries (4.60 ypc) and generate 371 total yards on 76 snaps (4.88 yards per play).

Arkansas … Caldwell had problems containing the Razorbacks' stunts, as he allowed one sack and 2.5 stops behind the line of scrimmage … QB John Parker Wilson was dropped for a 12-yard loss by nose guard Ernest Mitchell late in the first quarter … Head to Head Competition-NG#90-Ernest Mitchell (6:02-292)-Four tackles (3 solos), a 12-yard sack, 2.5 stops for minus 15 yards … Offensive Impact-Caldwell recorded seven knockdowns, grading 71 percent … Helped the team gain 123 yards with one touchdown on 34 carries (3.62 ypc) and generate 450 total yards on 79 snaps (5.70 yards per play).

Georgia … In a frustrating 26-23 overtime loss, the center delivered eight knockdowns as the Tide rolled up 164 yards rushing … A John Parker Wilson-to-Keith Brown 43-yard pass completion was the result of Caldwell leveling linebacker Brandon Miller on the play. That was followed by the Tide blocker clearing a rush lane for a 10-yard run by Roy Upchurch and on first-and-goal, Wilson followed Caldwell into the end zone for a 6-yard touchdown run that concluded an 88-yard, 10-play late fourth quarter drive that knotted the score at 20 all … After the game, Caldwell told the media, "This was one of those games. I thought we were well-prepared. We did pretty much exactly what we went over as a team. I have to give those guys (Georgia) credit. They pretty much did what they have been doing the whole season. They just do it really well … I tip my hat to those guys. They played hard and they got it done tonight." … Head to Head Competition-NG#95-Jeff Owens (6:03-292)-Four tackles (1 solo), 0.5 stop for a 1-yard loss … Offensive Impact-Caldwell recorded eight knockdowns, one down field block and one touchdown-resulting block, grading 86 percent … Helped the team gain 164 yards with two touchdowns on 35 carries (4.69 ypc) and generate 349 total yards on 70 snaps (4.99 yards per play).

Florida State … Caldwell registered another 10 knockdowns, matching his season-high from the Western Carolina clash … His down field block on a third-and-1 8-yard run by QB John Parker Wilson set up the Tide passer's 7-yard scoring strike to D.J. Hall to end a 13-play, 91-yard fourth quarter possession … Head to Head Competition-NG#56-Kendrick Stewart (6:02-270)-One assisted tackle … Offensive Impact-Caldwell recorded 10 knockdowns and one down field block, grading 86 percent … Helped the team gain 89 yards with no touchdowns on 27 carries (3.30 ypc) and generate 329 total yards on 80 snaps (4.11 yards per play).

Houston … Injuries to the starting offensive line saw the coaches shift Caldwell to right guard, where he was responsible for a pair of touchdown-resulting blocks … Early in the first quarter, Caldwell leveled defensive end Phillip Hunt on a 1-yard touchdown run by QB John Parker Wilson that capped a 13-play, 80-yard series … Later in the third stanza, he flipped defensive tackle Ell Ash out of the way on a 4-yard scoring burst by Glen Coffee … Head to Head Competition-DT#90-Ell Ash (6:05-293)-Two solo tackles … Offensive Impact-Caldwell recorded seven knockdowns, one down field block and two touchdown-resulting blocks, grading 92 percent … Helped the team gain 190 yards with two touchdowns on 46 carries (4.13 ypc) and generate 347 total yards on 73 snaps (4.75 yards per play).

Mississippi … Starting left guard senior Justin Britt missed the game while attending to family business in Birmingham where his mother, Vera Britt, was hospitalized following an accident that occurred in Tuscaloosa. Britt's absence caused changes in the Tide's lineup with Caldwell moving to right guard, Evan Cardwell starting at center, and Marlon Davis starting at left guard … The new right guard delivered eight knockdowns with a touchdown-resulting block and also recovered a fumble … His fumble recovery at the UM 5 on the team's first possession set up a Tide 27-yard field goal … At the start of the second quarter, he teamed with tackle Andre Smith to clear a rush lane used by Glen Coffee for a 2-yard touchdown run that ended a 74-yard, 16-play drive … Head to Head Competition-DT#98- Peria Jerry (6:02-302)-Four tackles (2 solos), a stop for a 2-yard loss, one fumble recovery … Offensive Impact-Caldwell recorded eight knockdowns, one down field block and one touchdown-resulting block, grading 86 percent … Helped the team gain 113 yards with three touchdowns on 40 carries (2.83 ypc) and generate 378 total yards on 80 snaps (4.73 yards per play).

Tennessee, Louisiana State, Mississippi State and Louisiana-Monroe … Caldwell and four other Tide players were ruled ineligible to play.

Auburn … The five players returned from a four-game suspension for violating textbook distribution policy. Caldwell moved to right tackle and struggled with pass protection, as Tiger defensive end Quentin Groves beat the junior blocker on three pressures, two which killed scoring drives … Head to Head Competition-DE#54-Quentin Groves (6:03-254)-Three tackles (1 solo), three QB pressures … Offensive Impact-Caldwell recorded seven knockdowns, grading 72 percent … Helped the team gain 112 yards with one touchdown on 36 carries (3.11 ypc) and generate 225 total yards on 62 snaps (3.63 yards per play).

Colorado (Independence Bowl) … Back at center, Caldwell came up with nine knockdowns … One of those blocks took down linebacker Jordon Dizon on a blitz, giving QB John Parker Wilson time to find Matt Caddell with a late first quarter deep pass for a 34-yard score … Head to Head Competition-NG#86-George Hypolite (6:01-288)-Five assisted tackles … Offensive Impact-Caldwell recorded nine knockdowns, one down field block and one touchdown-resulting block, grading 84 percent … Helped the team gain 137 yards with no touchdowns on 37 carries (3.57 ypc) and generate 388 total yards on 69 snaps (5.62 yards per play).

Caldwell garnered All-Southeastern Conference honors from the league's coaches in his first full season as the Tide's starting center … A member of the Rimington Award Watch List, he was also named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week vs. Hawaii … Registered 58 knockdowns, ranking second on the team, as he also produced eight touchdown-resulting blocks … One of just five players on the team to log over 800 plays (810) during the regular season.

Freshman All-American first-team selection by Rivals.com, earning second-team honors from College Football News … Freshman All-SEC first-team and All-SEC honorable mention from the league's coaches … Earned the Paul Crane Most Improved Offensive Lineman Award … Started the team's first 11 games at left offensive guard before shifting to center vs. Texas Tech in the Cotton Bowl … registered 62 knockdowns while participating in 772 snaps.

2005 GAME Analysis

Named Rivals.com Freshman of the Week after collecting seven knockdowns and a touchdown-resulting block vs. Florida … Added six knockdowns in each of the Mississippi State and Utah State … Delivered six more knockdowns vs. Texas Tech in his first start as a center, coming in the Cotton Bowl.

Registered six knockdowns in the season opener vs. Hawaii … Added another eight knockdowns vs. Vanderbilt … Served as offensive captain and was selected Offensive Player of the Game after collecting a season-high eight knockdowns in the Louisiana-Monroe clash … Had four more knockdowns as game captain vs. Louisiana State … Matched his season high with eight knockdowns vs. Florida, followed by seven more vs. Mississippi.

Redshirted as a freshman, performing on the scout team as an offensive guard after he recovered from a broken bone in his foot.

2004: Granted a medical hardship after breaking a bone in his foot during fall camp.

Campus: 4.97 in the 40-yard dash … 1.73 10-yard dash … 2.87 20-yard dash … 4.54 20-yard shuttle … 7.59 three-cone drill … 28-inch vertical jump … 8'10" broad jump … Bench pressed 225 pounds 22 times.

Combine: 5.24 in the 40-yard dash … 7.56 three-cone drill … 28-inch vertical jump … 9'03" broad jump … Bench pressed 225 pounds 23 times … 34-inch arm length … 10 /2-inch hands.

In 2007, Caldwell, offensive guard Marlon Davis, backup running backs Glen Coffee and Marquis Johnson and special teams contributor Chris Rogers were suspended by the university's director of athletics on October 20. They were allowed to practice, but forced to miss the Tennessee, Louisiana State, Mississippi State and Louisiana-Monroe contests while the school investigated their possible involvement into possible NCAA violations regarding textbook receipt for scholarship athletes. "This is a situation that developed and we are actively investigating," director of athletics Mal Moore said in the release. "These suspensions are a measure aimed at dealing with the facts as we know them at this time. While I cannot discuss the situation in great detail, I can assure you we will address it fully when we have completed this inquiry." The release said that when the infraction was discovered, the school started the investigation immediately.

Attended Lee (Montgomery, Ala.) High School … Allowed just one quarterback sack and graded 85 percent for blocking consistency as a senior, earning All-State first-team honors … That year, he was rated the 10-best overall prospect in the state of Alabama by Super Prep magazine.

Graduated in 2006 with a degree in Human Environmental Sciences, the first Tide football player to finish his courses in less than three years … Son of Priscilla and Mack Caldwell … Has an older brother, Arsenio and a twin brother, Anthony … Born 4/19/86 … Resides in Montgomery, Alabama.