Cayden Echternach
Cayden Echternach is a tight end at Nebraska, from Bennington, NE, who has not played in Nebraska's 8 games this season.
Where Echternach comes from
- Bennington, NE
- Bellevue West
- About 50 miles from Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE)
- On the Nebraska roster since 2023
Where Echternach fits
Nebraska lists 6 tight ends this season.
Nebraska tight ends with a game this season
Nebraska is 5-3. Next: at Illinois, Fri Nov 6.
Similar players
From Bellevue West
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Matt Rhule
Pass share
48.1%
276 pass / 298 run
Plays / game
71.8
8 games
Team sack rate
4.6%
306 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced.
Awards
Cayden Echternach is now graded to hold down a real role at tight end for Nebraska.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Played 2% of offensive snaps in 2026.
Nebraska has produced 1 All-Conference tight end. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2025. Thomas Fidone II went on to the NFL out of this room (2025).
Four seasons at Nebraska
- 2026 Nebraska RhuleYear 4 · Games –
- 2025 Nebraska RhuleYear 3 · Games –
- 2024 Nebraska RhuleYear 2 · Games –
- 2023 Nebraska RhuleYear 1 · Games –
- High school Bellevue WestBennington, NEAlso from Bellevue West: Kaden Helms (Minnesota), Micah Riley-Ducker (Texas A&M), Isaiah McMorris (Missouri State) and 2 more.
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
1 coachPlayed every college season under Matt Rhule.