Olberding stood out in all three phases of the game as an Iowa Falls-Alden junior in 2025. He caught 42 balls for 657 yards and nine touchdowns, and added 124 yards on the ground. On defense, Olberding recorded 28.5 tackles with 23 of them being solo stops. He took is lone interception back for a TD and recovered a fumble. Olberding averaged 18.8 yards on 13 kick returns and punted 27 times with a 34.7-yard average. We can witness the all-around athleticism that allows for contributions in so many of the game’s areas when watching his 11th-grade highlight video. He’s a big-play waiting to happen when lining up at receiver, running crisp routes no matter where he starts out in the formation. Olberding can make defenders miss in space or over the top. He jumps well and can win balls at their high point. The strengths on offense also work on the other side of the ball, where fluid movement and burst aid him in coverage or when supporting the run. They’re valuable on special teams, too.

(@cadeolberding)

Very interesting prospect who contributed in nearly every way possible for the Cadets. Sophomore Cade Olberding Cade Olberding 6'0" | 175 lbs | QB/ATH Iowa Fallsalden | 2027 IA proved to be an all-around offensive weapon last season after racking up 661 passing yards, 489 rushing yards, 177 receiving yards, four passing touchdowns, four rushing touchdowns, a receiving touchdown, and averaged 33 yards per punt. At this point, I’m not exactly sure where Cade will play at the next level, as he is currently listed as a QB, but I’m sure coaches will be enticed by his overall athleticism. Olberding is an exciting runner who displays great change of direction and suddenness when carrying the ball, which helps him cut/juke his way through defenses with ease. I was also impressed with Cade’s toughness and refusal to get brought down on initial contact, often requiring multiple tackle attempts by defenders before going down. He sees the field very well and seems to let the game come to him, especially in the pocket, where he has good instincts for when to pass the ball or tuck it and run it himself. As a receiver, he flashed smooth route running with excellent burst after the catch, allowing him to break free for big chunk plays.