#46
Caden Ward
Returning to North Dakota State for 2026
Lincoln, Neb. → Lincoln Southeast HS
via gobison.com ↗Caden Ward
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Tim Polasek
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 · 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...
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