Big, reliable blocking TE whose injuries and modest receiving role capped his OU ceiling
In the 2025 season, Kaden Helms gave Oklahoma a sturdy, physical tight end presence, logging 5 catches for 35 yards and a touchdown while mainly operating as the Sooners’ second-string TE; at 6-foot-5 and about 238 pounds, his calling card is run-game toughness, blocking versatility, and doing the dirty work well. The big wrinkle: injuries delayed his rise in Norman, so his value is less about splashy box-score production and more about being a dependable, blue-collar fit for a team that wants a tough in-line TE rather than a flashy target. He transferred to Minnesota after the 2025 season.
