Keydrain Calligan
| No. 29 – Tennessee Titans | |
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| Position | Cornerback |
| Roster status | Practice squad |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 4, 2001 New Iberia, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Westgate (New Iberia) |
| College |
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| NFL draft | 2025: undrafted |
| Career history | |
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Awards and highlights | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Keydrain Calligan (/kidʒrɪn/,[1] born December 4, 2001) is an American professional football cornerback for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks, Jackson State Tigers, and Southeastern Louisiana Lions. Calligan was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Houston Texans in 2025.
Early life
[edit]Calligan was born December 4, 2001 in New Iberia, Louisiana.[2][3] He attended Westgate High School in New Iberia, where he competed in football, basketball, and track and field.[4] He won the state championship in the triple jump,[5] was a two-time honorable mention to the all-state basketball team, and was a two-time all-district selection in football.[4]
College career
[edit]Calligan began his college football career with the Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks. He appeared in two games in 2020 as a reserve safety before receiving a season waiver due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He played in all 12 games in 2021, primarily as a reserve nickelback and special teams player, recording five tackles.[4] He recorded 40 tackles, one sack, and three pass breakups in 2022 while appearing in all 12 games.[6]
Calligan transferred to play for the Jackson State Tigers in 2023. He played in 10 games, recording 22 tackles, three pass breakups, and one interception.[6]
Calligan transferred again to play for the Southeastern Louisiana Lions in 2024. Appearing in all 12 games, he recorded 39 tackles, four pass breakups, one interception, and one forced fumble[5] while starting at cornerback.[7] He was named first-team All-Southland in 2024.[8]
Professional career
[edit]| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft 11+1⁄8 in (1.81 m) |
197 lb (89 kg) |
31 in (0.79 m) |
9 in (0.23 m) |
4.45 s | 1.55 s | 2.56 s | 4.23 s | 7.21 s | 35.0 in (0.89 m) |
10 ft 5 in (3.18 m) |
20 reps | |
| All values from Pro Day[9] | ||||||||||||
Houston Texans
[edit]Calligan was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent on May 20, 2025.[10][11]
Seattle Seahawks
[edit]On July 31, 2025, Calligan signed with the Seattle Seahawks.[12][13] Calligan recorded three tackles in two preseason games with the Seahawks.
Indianapolis Colts
[edit]On September 9, 2025, Calligan signed with the practice squad of the Indianapolis Colts.[14] Calligan was released by the Colts on October 14.[15]
Tennessee Titans
[edit]On November 4, 2025, Calligan signed with the Tennessee Titans' practice squad.[16]
References
[edit]- ^ "Colts sign DB Keydrain Calligan, S Darrick Forrest to practice squad; release C Mose Vavao, S Trey Washington from practice squad". Colts.com. September 9, 2025. Retrieved September 11, 2025.
- ^ "Keydrain Calligan Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved September 11, 2025.
- ^ "Keydrain Calligan". ESPN. Retrieved September 11, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Keydrain Calligan". University of Louisiana–Monroe Athletics. Retrieved September 11, 2025.
- ^ a b "Keydrain Calligan". Southeastern Louisiana University Athletics. Retrieved September 11, 2025.
- ^ a b "Keydrain Calligan". Jackson State University Athletics. Retrieved September 11, 2025.
- ^ "Calligan signs free agent deal with Houston Texans". Daily Star. June 23, 2025. Retrieved September 11, 2025.
- ^ Coppage, Mike (December 10, 2024). "'I'm always ready to make a play': Westgate alum leaves Southeastern with eyes on NFL". The Daily Iberian. Retrieved September 11, 2025.
- ^ "Keydrain Calligan RAS". RAS.Football. Retrieved November 9, 2025.
- ^ Wilson, Aaron (June 1, 2025). "Source: Texans signing Southeast Louisiana defensive back Keydrain Calligan". KPRC-TV. Retrieved September 11, 2025.
- ^ Koch, Jared (May 20, 2025). "Houston Texans Make Intriguing Move to Sign Versatile DB". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved September 11, 2025.
- ^ Koch, Jared (July 31, 2025). "Seahawks Sign Former Texans UDFA". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved September 11, 2025.
- ^ Simmons, Myles (July 31, 2025). "Seahawks sign CB Keydrain Calligan, waive DT Thor Griffith". NBC Sports. Retrieved September 11, 2025.
- ^ Ackerman, Sean (September 9, 2025). "Colts Add Former Commanders' Starter Among Other Roster Moves". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved September 11, 2025.
- ^ "Colts release CB Keydrain Calligan from practice squad". colts.com. Retrieved October 15, 2025.
- ^ Glennon, John (November 4, 2025). "Dre'Mont Jones trade gives Titans fans reason to root for Ravens". NashvillePost.com. Retrieved November 4, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Living people
- 2001 births
- American football cornerbacks
- Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks football players
- Jackson State Tigers football players
- Southeastern Louisiana Lions football players
- Houston Texans players
- Seattle Seahawks players
- Indianapolis Colts players
- Tennessee Titans players
- Players of American football from New Iberia, Louisiana
- 21st-century American sportsmen