Caden Lester, - Prep Redzone

Caden Lester

Athlete

2026 Class

6'4" Height

200 Weight

Bishop Heelan School

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About Caden

Caden Lester is a 6'4" Athlete in the 2026 class. Lester attends Bishop Heelan in Iowa. Lester's Player Profile was created on April 10, 2024. Subscribe to Prep Redzone to see where Caden Lester is ranked and what our scouts have written about them.

Expert Analysis

Caden

Lester ATH

Class

2026

Height

6'4"

Weight

200

HS

Bishop Heelan

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IA

Caden Lester

(@LesterCaden11) Bishop Heelan’s Caden Lester is a prospect I think should be getting more looks his way, but...

Written by Oscar Galindo

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Oscar Galindo

Prep Redzone Nebraska Lead Scout

(@LesterCaden11)

Bishop Heelan’s Caden Lester Caden Lester 6'4" | 200 lbs | ATH Bishop Heelan | 2026 State IA is a prospect I think should be getting more looks his way, but he should be able to change that with another strong season. Caden stood out on both sides of the ball last season as he recorded nine receptions, 202 receiving yards, three receiving touchdowns, 28.5 tackles, five interceptions (one TD), and a fumble recovery. Caden has a massive frame at 6’4″ and 210 pounds, which allows him to create mismatches on offense and hit like a battering ram on defense. His bigger frame makes it harder for defenders to challenge him coming off the line and at the catch point. Lester gets off the ball very well and shows his ability to eat up a defender’s cushion as he gets vertical. Very strong hands to hold on through contact. I was also surprised by how well Caden can move, showing a nice burst after the catch. This mobility also translates to defense, where he can cover a good chunk of the field with his range and quickness. He does an excellent job reading the QB’s eyes and has some impressive plays where he baited them into bad throws that resulted in picks. Caden currently holds offers from Upper Iowa, Northern State, Sioux Falls, Wayne State, and Grand View. Overall, Lester proved to be well-rounded as a safety, with strong instincts in coverage and the discipline to step up and fit the run.