Cade Holles
Freshman defensive lineman on Wake Forest's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′6″ · 240 lb · Centennial, CO · Cherry Creek
Recruiting
EDGE recruit
No. 1881 nationally · Signed with Wake Forest
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 defensive lineman on Wake Forest's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Wake Forest in 2026.
Cade Holles
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Wake Forest3-star out of Cherry Creek
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Jake Dickert
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Wake Forest -- now projected as a quality contributor on the defensive line.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Wake Forest has produced 4 All-Conference defensive linemen. 3 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2018. Kobie Turner went on to the NFL out of this room (2023).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Wake Forest
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive line · Wake Forest
Returning around him
- 2 Wake Forest players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +1 net (24 in / 23 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Wake Forest · Last season: 9-4 · Talent rank #63 · 2026 recruiting class #39
Background
High School A three-star linebacker and the No. 19 prospect in Colorado, according to 247 Sports… Was a top performer on a team that went 51-4 over his four years of varsity football… Won a 5A state championship in 2024 and helped the Bruins to another title game in 2025 … Named as one of the fiv...
The defensive line · Wake Forest
- #11Langston Hardy14.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #10Gabe Kirschke9 tackles for loss · 2025
- #52Dallas Afalava6 tackles for loss · 2025
- #94Zach Lohavichan5.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #93Cade Hollesno box-score line yet
14 more on the roster · Wake Forest team page