Cayden continued to excite me for this fall with his performance on Saturday. He checked in at 5’9″ 195 lbs, and that compact frame comes with the power and balance through contact. That always stood out on film. What we got to see on Saturday that we haven’t gotten to see is his receiving abilities. Cayden proved that he can be used out of the backfield on short/ check down routes. He caught the ball with his hands, not his body, and he also made some catches through contact. It was a solid overall showing for the sophomore.

Cayden looks like the perfect man to step up into the starting RB role for Wis. Rapids. He even has a similar build to former RB Leo Brostowitz Leo Brostowitz 5'10" | 190 lbs | RB Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln | 2023 State WI coming in at 5’9″ 190 lbs. In 2022 we saw him at the FB position in the Rapids offense. There he was able to use that bowling ball frame to attack straight ahead and play behind his shoulder pads. He runs his feet hard through contact. He has a low center of gravity, and he has some wiggle to him when he gets out in the open field. I think he could do big things next year looking at what s left behind.

The void left behind by the graduating seniors from Wisconsin Rapids is huge. There is roughly 2,600 rushing yards being left behind. Cayden is also the most productive returning RB, so I expect to see him pick up a lot of that workload. Be ready for big numbers from the junior this fall as eh takes over the helm.