Cade Uluave

Cade Uluave (born May 2, 2005) is an American college football linebacker for the BYU Cougars. He previously played for the California Golden Bears. He was named the Pac-12 Defensive Freshman of the Year in 2023.

Early life Uluave was born on May 2, 2005 , and grew up in South Jordan, Utah. His father was also a college football linebacker at Southern Utah University. He attended Mountain Ridge High School and played football, baseball and track and field. Ranked a three-star recruit, the 11th-best player in the state and the 72nd-best linebacker nationally by 247Sports, Uluave committed to play college football for the California Golden Bears.

College career Uluave expected to see action on special teams as a true freshman at California in 2023, but after an injury to Jackson Sirmon he began to see extensive playing time on defense. He was the leader in the conference among freshmen in tackles and tackles-for-loss (TFLs), totaling 66 tackles, 6.5 TFLs, 2.5 sacks, two interceptions, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries en route to being named the Pac-12 Defensive Freshman of the Year. He was selected third-team all-conference by Phil Steele and was named a freshman All-American.

Personal life Uluave is of Tongan descent.