Cade Chappell Cade Chappell 6'0" | 214 lbs | TE Whitley County | 2031 KY (WR/TE) from Whitley is a versatile offensive weapon who brings both reliability and physicality to the field. He has the ability to line up anywhere along the line, creating matchup problems with his size and skill set. Cade is a solid route runner who understands how to get open, and he consistently shows dependable hands, making him a trusted target in key situations.

Rather after the hand off or after the catch, he becomes difficult to bring down, using his strength to break tackles and fight for extra yardage. Beyond his receiving ability, Cade adds value as a blocker, showing good technique and willingness to lead block whether lined up in the backfield or at the tight end position. Overall, he is a well-rounded player whose versatility, toughness, and consistency make him a valuable asset to any offense.

The big-bodied, WR/TE hybrid threw his hat in the ring with a big reception late in the second quarter. With QB Kal Ridner Kal Ridner 6'4" | 192 lbs | QB Pulaski County | 2030 KY (listed above) scrambling and firing back across his body, Chappell caught a blistering ball and rumbled 35 yards to move the ball into Tennessee territory. Though the drive would go for not, seeing the big man catch, turn and run was nice to see.

Whitley County’s Cade Chappell Cade Chappell 6'0" | 214 lbs | TE Whitley County | 2031 KY is one of the better Tight Ends in Kentucky’s 2030 class and his selection to the Future Stars for the second consecutive year is a testament to that. The multi-sport athlete (Basketball/Track and Field) is wrapping up a very successful seventh-grade athletic year. Following a regular season that saw Chappell aid in helping Whitley County to the second round of the KYMSFA State Playoffs, the bruting Tight End earned a KYMSFA Regional POY Honorable Mention nod. Most recently during the spring Track and Field season, he’s re-writing his personal record book–earning PRs in the 100m (13.59), shot put (30’5.5″) and discuss (74’5″).