Cade Beam is Dayton’s high-IQ, score-producing tight end with academic-star credentials
Beam is a reliable Dayton tight end/H-back whose value shows up in consistency, versatility, and trust: he has played in 11 games in 2024, scored two touchdowns that season, and had already shown scoring ability with three TD catches in 2022 while earning multiple academic honors. Dayton lists him as a three-time Second Team Academic All-PFL selection and a 3.97-GPA finance major, which suggests a disciplined, coachable player with strong football IQ and preparation. He looks like a fit for teams that want a smart, assignment-sound tight end who can contribute in multiple roles rather than just chase eye-popping stats.
