Caden Prieskorn

About

American professional football player best known for playing as a tight end throughout both his collegiate and professional career. In 2025, he was signed as an undrafted free agent by the NFL's Detroit Lions. Later that same year, after being waived by the Lions on May 12, he was signed by the Denver Broncos before being waived by the team on August 26. Prior to that, he had competed at both the University of Memphis and the University of Mississippi.

Before Fame

He played as a quarterback throughout his attendance at Orchard Lake St. Mary's High School. During that time, he helped lead his school to to a state title in his junior year. 

Trivia

In 2022, while playing for the Tigers at the University of Memphis, he was named First-team All-AAC and was declared a semifinalist for the John Mackey Award. After transferring to the University of Mississippi, where he played for the Ole Miss Rebels, he was named Second-team All-SEC and selected as the 2023 Peach Bowl Offensive MVP.

Family Life

His father Jerry Prieskorn sadly passed away in 2023. He and his wife, Cali, share two children named Mac and Romy. He has a younger brother who also plays football as a tight end.

Associated With

Some of his Detroit Lions teammates included Jahmyr Gibbs and Graham Glasgow.