Big-framed freshman edge with high-upside power and proven production
In the 2026 season, Kayden Oakland is a 6-4, 230-pound freshman defensive end for South Dakota State, but there are no collegiate statistics available yet. He arrives with a strong prep résumé: back-to-back all-district honors, district Defensive Lineman of the Year, and a senior season that included 28 tackles for loss and 8 sacks. The appeal is clear—he brings length, edge size, and verified disruption potential, making him a classic developmental upside play for a program that values tough, high-motor front-seven athletes.
