Caden Ward
Caden Ward is a three-star recruit from Lincoln, NE, out of Lincoln Southeast (No. 2,846 in the 2026 class) who has not played in North Dakota State's 9 games this season.
Where Ward comes from
- Lincoln, NE
- Lincoln Southeast
- About 400 miles from Fargodome
- Three-star, No. 2,846 in the 2026 class.
Where Ward fits
North Dakota State lists 11 tight ends this season.
North Dakota State tight ends with a game this season
North Dakota State is 7-2. Next: at Hawai'i, Sat Nov 14.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Lincoln Southeast
Also from Lincoln, NE
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Tim Polasek
Pass share
40.7%
236 pass / 344 run
Plays / game
64.4
9 games
Team sack rate
4.1%
266 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at tight end for North Dakota State -- now graded to hold down a real role at tight end.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
Joined North Dakota State in 2026
- 2026 North Dakota State PolasekYear 1 · Games –
- High school Lincoln SoutheastLINCOLN, NE · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 2,846 in the 2026 class. Signed with North Dakota State.Also from Lincoln Southeast: Gunnar Gottula (Nebraska), Jake Appleget (Fresno State) and Teivis Tuioti (San Diego State).
2026
- Signed with North Dakota StateThree-star, out of Lincoln Southeast