Caden Ward
Freshman tight end on North Dakota State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′3″ · 230 lb · Lincoln, NE · Lincoln Southeast HS
Recruiting
TE recruit
No. 2846 nationally · Signed with North Dakota State
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 tight end on North Dakota State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to North Dakota State in 2026.
Caden Ward
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with North Dakota State3-star out of Lincoln Southeast
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Tim Polasek
Pass share
37.7%
72 pass / 119 run
Plays / game
63.7
3 games
Team sack rate
6.0%
84 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-heavy.
Awards
A three-star recruit at tight end for North Dakota State -- now graded to hold down a real role at tight end.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
North Dakota State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Tight end · North Dakota State
Returning around him
- 2 North Dakota State players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -4 net (3 in / 7 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
North Dakota State · Last season: 12-1 · Talent rank #131 · 2026 recruiting class #117
Background
HIGH SCHOOL: 2026 graduate of Lincoln Southeast High School...Three-year starter for coach Ryan Gottula...All-conference tight end his senior year with 26 receptions for 326 yards and five touchdowns...Finished his career with 49 catches for 659 yards and eight TDs...Made 47 tackles with two sack...
The tight end room · North Dakota State
- #40Kaden Zenzenno box-score line yet
- #44Luke Kokatno box-score line yet
- #96Abraham Myersno box-score line yet
- #85Jett Zabelno box-score line yet
- #46Caden Wardno box-score line yet
6 more on the roster · North Dakota State team page