Jason Cowley, Andy Williams and Aaron Skinner are among the players staying with the Bulls
Hereford have already got 15 players signed for next season, with the majority of them tied down to contracts.
At last night's fans' forum, Caddis revealed 11 were signed on contracts and four on non-contract terms - but didn't disclose (and wasn't asked) who was on which deal.
Set on the stage in front of a standing-room-only crowd in the Hereford Suite, chairman Chris Ammonds alluded to how Caddis preferred signing players on contracts but sometimes it was more sensible to have non-contract terms.
He said that while clubs could sign 20 players on contract, you could start the season and soon realise eight aren't up to scratch and you're then stuck with them.
Here are the players currently signed for the coming season, with another four or five still wanted:
Goalkeeper
Aaron Chapman - the 34-year-old, 6ft 8in goalkeeper who has played for clubs Accrington Stanley, Bristol Rovers, Peterborough United and, more recently, Boston United will command his area, Caddis said. Bringing a huge level of experience, as well as quality and personality, Boston were interested in keeping him but instead opted to keep Cameron Gregory as their first-choice.
Defence
Aaron Skinner - the 22-year-old former Tottenham Hotspur and Bolton Wanderers youngster was with Hereford last season after leaving Bamber Bridge. He impressed at right-back but also filled in at left-back and midfield when needed. He was one of only four players to play more than 30 league games, making a total of 51 appearances in all competitions and scoring two goals.
Lewis Hudson - The 25-year-old Coventry-born right-back joined midway through last season from Rushall Olympic having been a regular starter in the Pics' defence. He went on to make 15 appearances and score one goal.
Kyle Howkins - Caddis joked the 28-year-old former Newport County man had cost the club dearly in tape used for his knee, having joined Hereford last summer after spending two years out of the game with an ACL injury. He stayed fit and made 37 appearances and scored one goal.
Mark Derricott - the former Hereford youth team player made three appearances last season for the Bulls. He also gained valuable experience and game time at Bromsgrove Sporting after picking up a back injury earlier in the season.
Midfield
Aurio Teixeira - having signed on a two-year deal last summer, Teixeira was another of the four players who made more than 30 league appearances. A tenacious midfielder, the former West Brom youngster made the step up to step two having most recently been at Alvechurch. He made 48 appearances in all competitions and scored one goal.
Alex Babos - another of the four players to make more than 30 league appearances last term, Babos quickly became a fans' favourite as his goal and assist tallies both reached double figures. The 25-year-old former Derby County youngster had spent two years and Banbury United before making the move to Edgar Street last summer.
Lawson D’Ath - another late addition to Paul Caddis's squad last season, D'Ath also arrived from Banbury United as they shipped players out ahead of their inevitable relegation. Having been the Puritans' captain and described as a lynchpin of the side, Caddis knew could bring experience and quality to us
Chay Tilt - a player Caddis is really excited to have brought in, who has already impressed in training and has been described by the gaffer as "really exciting on the eye", he makes the jump up from step four. He was also dubbed a creative and clinical winger who has previously played for West Bromwich Albion, Queen’s Park Rangers, Stourbridge, Tamworth, Redditch, Hednesford and Macclesfield Town.
Cosmos Matwasa - Caddis's third signing of the summer, the winger helped Brackley Town to the National League North play-off final last month. Caddis told the official club website that Matwasa is a player supporters will react to, with attributes he really likes - such as huge pace and power.
Forwards
Adam Rooney - Caddis's right-hand man, Rooney soon found himself leading the line for Hereford last season when both Andy Williams and Jason Cowley suffered lengthy spells out injured. The gaffer said he has known Rooney for a number of years, they have a good relationship and he can be a good sounding board. As a player, he made more than 100 appearances for Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Aberdeen and was with Brackley Town before moving to Edgar Street.
Andy Williams - a player who needs no introduction to Hereford fans, Willo managed to agree a new deal with the club for the coming season. After starting his career at Edgar Street under Graham Turner, he went on to play for a host of Football League club, ending up at Walsall where he left last summer. He scored 10 goals in 23 appearances last season.
Jason Cowley - Hereford paid a fee for Cowley as he left Stourbridge last summer having scored 29 goals that season. He had had a trial with Hereford in 2020 but never made the move, but after he did in 2023 he scored 12 goals in 36 appearances. Having played for a handful of Midlands clubs, at Bromsgrove Sporting the tenacious and hard-working frontman hit an incredible 107 goals in 128 appearances as the club secured three consecutive promotions in the process.
Montel Gibson - another recruit this summer, Gibson was most recently at AFC Telford United in step three. Caddis has described the 26-year-old as a nuisance in attack but with a work ethic and quality to match and he has also been with a number of Midlands clubs. Despite people outside football saying he's money-motivated, Caddis has said he joined Hereford because he wants to climb the football pyramid.
And then there's the 15th player who hasn't been announced yet. It is widely believed to be Tate Campbell with confirmation expected next week. He can play across the back-line or in midfield and was one of the players released by Birmingham City at the end of last season following the club's relegation to League One. The 22-year-old didn't make an appearance for Blues last term having been hampered by hamstring injuries - and had been considering quitting football or playing part-time to reignite his love for the game.