Cade Cox is a rising VMI tight end with quarterback roots and a versatile edge
Cade Cox entered the 2026 season as a 6-foot-4, 213-pound redshirt junior for VMI after converting from quarterback, a background that helps explain his feel for space and ball skills. In 2025, he produced 10 catches for 62 yards, and in 2026 he was listed as an active TE on the roster; the appeal is his developmental upside more than box-score pop. He brings rarity, athletic flexibility, and toughness from a former dual-threat QB who once accounted for nearly 85% of his high school team’s offense. If you want a chess-piece tight end with room to grow, he’s worth a look.
