Cayden Cook-Cash is a 6'3", 231-pound linebacker for the Virginia Cavaliers wearing No. 49. The Greenville, VA native attended Riverheads High School, where he earned three all-state selections and two Class 1 Offensive Player of the Year awards. Cook-Cash rushed for more than 4,000 yards and scored 105 touchdowns during his prep career while also playing linebacker and safety on defense. He recorded over 100 tackles as a senior. Riverheads won three consecutive VHSL Class 1 state titles during his tenure and was runner-up in Class 2 in 2023. Cook-Cash is a returning junior for the Cavaliers.