Caden Prieskorn

Caden Reed Prieskorn (; born September 21, 1999) is an American professional football tight end. He played college football for the Ole Miss Rebels and Memphis Tigers and was signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2025.

Early life Prieskorn attended Orchard Lake St. Mary’s High School in Orchard Lake Village, Michigan, where he played as a quarterback. As a junior, he led Orchard Lake to a state title, throwing for 200 yards and two touchdowns in the championship game. Following his time at Orchard Lake, Prieskorn enrolled at Fork Union Military Academy as a postgraduate before walking on at the University of Memphis.

College career Memphis Upon arriving at Memphis, Prieskorn switched positions from quarterback to tight end. After redshirting in 2019 and playing sparingly the next two seasons, Prieskorn's production increased in 2022, recording 15 receptions and four touchdowns through the first four games. He finished the season tallying 48 receptions for 602 yards and seven touchdowns and was named a semifinalist for the John Mackey Award. Despite initial reports that Prieskorn would return to Memphis the following season, he entered the transfer portal.

Ole Miss On January 9, 2023, Prieskorn announced that he would be transferring to the University of Mississippi to play for the Ole Miss Rebels. In his first season at Ole Miss, he recorded 20 receptions for 313 yards and two touchdowns. In the 2023 Peach Bowl, Prieskorn caught ten passes for a career-high 136 yards and two touchdowns, being named the game's Offensive MVP.

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Professional career

Detroit Lions Prieskorn signed with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent on May 9, 2025. He was waived by the Lions on May 12.

Denver Broncos On June 3, 2025, Prieskorn signed with the Denver Broncos. On August 26, he was waived by the Broncos.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers On September 23, 2025, Prieskorn was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' practice squad. He was released by the Buccaneers on October 14.

Cleveland Browns On October 27, 2025, Prieskorn was signed to the Cleveland Browns' practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with Cleveland on January 5, 2026. On May 19, Prieskorn was waived by the Browns.

Carolina Panthers On July 23, 2026, Prieskorn signed with the Carolina Panthers. He was waived on August 29.