File QB-69 · National rank 901 · 2027 class
Cale Hellums
5'11"Height
208 lbWeight
RepresentationNo agency on file
My Grade
5.7/10
Priority UDFA
Current · UDFA Territory
5.2 Floor
range 0.7
Ceiling 5.9
5.9/10
Priority UDFA
Ceiling · +0.2
5.2/10
UDFA
Floor · −0.5
Ceiling: Projected 2026 starter (QB1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.2) · AAC draft-temper · QB premium.
Floor: Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.5.
Grade not yet reviewed
8.9+
Round 1 Caliber
7.8+
Day 2 Caliber
6.7+
Day 3 Caliber
5.6+
Priority UDFA
4.4+
UDFA
3.3+
Long Shot
2.2+
Raw Prospect
1.1+
Deep Project
0.0+
Non-Prospect
Grade History
5.7
2025
Re-graded after each season · 2025 is the beta baseline.
Scouting Notes
Army's headliner — historic option-QB production (1,223 rush yds/18 rush TD in 2025, 8th 1,000+ rusher in program history), Fourth-Team All-AAC 2025 and Athlon preseason First-Team All-AAC 2026. Grade benchmarked to a decorated G5 senior with no NFL passing profile — earned, capped below draftable.
Draft Projection & Mocks
Scouting Reports & Mentions
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Sports Illustrated Dec 13, 2025Best College Football Prop Bets Today (Cale Hellums May Damage Navy Through the Air) - Sports Illustrated
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Sports Illustrated Jan 17, 2022SBLive's 2021 All-East Texas High School Football Teams: Cale Hellums is MVP - Sports Illustrated