According to his mother, former NFL receiver Donald 'Reche' Caldwell, was "ambushed" and killed Saturday night at age 41. Caldwell was a standout receiver during his time at the University of Florida where he won a National Championship in 2000. Caldwell was drafted by the Chargers in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft. 

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Former Patriots wide receiver Donald "Reche" Caldwell was killed in his hometown of Tampa, Florida Saturday night at the age of 41. Caldwell was shot in the leg and chest in what has been called an “ambush” at his home as he was about to go on a date with his girlfriend, according to his mother, Deborah Caldwell. 

After a standout career at Florida where he helped the Gators to a National Championship in 2000, Caldwell was drafted in the second round by the Chargers in 2002. He spent seven seasons in the NFL with the Chargers, Redskins, Rams, and a 2006 season with the Patriots in which he was the team’s leading receiver with 760 yards. He retired in 2007.