Cade Carlson is a developmental Auburn defensive back with strong athletic upside
Cade Carlson enters Auburn as a versatile, high-upside defensive back prospect whose background points to real athleticism and competitiveness: Auburn lists him as a capable athlete who projects at cornerback, and his high school résumé includes 2,100 total yards, 20 touchdowns, captaincy, and multi-sport success in lacrosse. In 2024, he appeared in limited action and logged one tackle versus Kentucky, so the appeal is projection rather than proven production. He is a fit for a team willing to develop length, competitiveness, and two-way athletic traits into a future secondary contributor.
