Caden Ward is a tight end from Lincoln, Nebraska who attends North Dakota State University. A 2026 graduate of Lincoln Southeast High School, Ward started three years for the program under coach Ryan Gottula. In his senior season, he recorded 26 receptions for 326 yards and five touchdowns as an all-conference selection. Across his prep career, Ward accumulated 49 catches for 659 yards and eight touchdowns. He also logged 47 tackles with two sacks on the defensive end/outside linebacker hybrid position. Ward was a four-time academic all-conference honoree and competed in baseball. As a true freshman at NDSU, the 6'3", 230-pound Ward wears number 46 and plans to major in sport management.

North Dakota State2026 — present