#18

Caden Piening

TE · UCF · Fr. · #18

Returning to UCF for 2026
This season's coverage starts August 26 — check back once kickoff hits.

Caden Piening

TE · UCF · Fr · #18

Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.

Career Arc

HS
Recruit
★★★
#756 national
CFB
College
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No college data
NFL
NFL Draft
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Not drafted (yet)

How he plays

2026 Outlook

UCF

2026 Depth chart

Projected starter

Tight end · UCF

Returning around him

  • 31% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
  • 1 UCF player drafted to NFL
  • Transfer portal: -3 net (32 in / 35 out)

2026 Award watch

No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)

UCF · Last season: 5-7 · Talent rank #43 · 2026 recruiting class #66

Heisman trajectory

Heisman Trajectory · 2025

Peak #4290

Final rank
#4320
Avg #4384.3
Finalist prob 0%

Peaked at #4290 this season.