Caden Ward
6′3″ · 230 lb · Lincoln, NE · Lincoln Southeast
On the North Dakota State roster; he has not appeared in a game on our list yet.
Where he comes from
- Lincoln, NE
- Lincoln Southeast
- About 400 miles from Fargodome
- Three-star recruit, No. 2846 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8300.
Where he fits
North Dakota State lists 11 tight ends this season.
North Dakota State tight ends with a game this season
North Dakota State’s week
- RecordNorth Dakota State is 6-1.
Players like him
Same class and position
From Lincoln Southeast
Also from Lincoln, NE
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
Where to follow him
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Tim Polasek
Pass share
37.6%
169 pass / 280 run
Plays / game
64.1
7 games
Team sack rate
5.2%
194 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.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
Joined North Dakota State in 2026
- 2026 North Dakota State PolasekYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with North Dakota State in 2026 as a 3-star recruit, No. 2,846 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with North Dakota State in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with North Dakota State3-star out of Lincoln Southeast