Versatile, durable TE who can survive the trenches
Kaden Strickland enters 2026 as a graduate-student tight end at Charleston Southern at 6-foot-5 and 260 pounds, with a notable frame and a rare path: he moved from tight end to offensive line in 2024, then returned to tight end, showing real adaptability and willingness to do the dirty work. He played in five games in 2024 and earned a first career start at Tennessee Tech when injuries hit the position, which hints at trust from the staff and a team-first profile. He looks like a fit for programs that value versatility, toughness, and blocking punch over flashy stat lines.
