Cade Hays
Sophomore tight end on Sam Houston's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′1″ · 235 lb · Lubbock, TX · Cooper HS / Sul Ross
The story
2 tight end on Sam Houston's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
The record fills in as he plays.
Cade Hays
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Phil Longo
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Sam Houston
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Tight end · Sam Houston
Returning around him
- 58% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- Transfer portal: +5 net (20 in / 15 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Sam Houston · Last season: 2-10 · Talent rank #117 · 2026 recruiting class #126
Background
Sul Ross 2025 Season Played in eight games … had 6 carries for -2 yards and caught 4 passes for 18 yards … Scored his first collegiate touchdown against Western New Mexico (Oct. 18).
The tight end room · Sam Houston
- #87Max Whisner36 receiving yards · 2025
- #80Matt Smith1 game · 2026
- #82Cooper Stevensno box-score line yet
- #89Brock Kuhlno box-score line yet
- #85Cade Haysno box-score line yet
2 more on the roster · Sam Houston team page