Scouting Report
Approved · Sep 2, 2026Caden Harrell
Overall grade
- 0-49Undetermined
- 50-59D-III / Dev
- 60-69D-II / NAIA
- 70-74FCS
- 75-84Group of 5
- 85-89Power 4
- 90-94Blue Chip
- 95-100Elite / Top 100
Productive edge defender who wins with bend, motor, and a knack for making plays behind the line. Listed at 6-foot-4, 228 pounds, with a verified measurement of 6-foot-2.6, 210 at an FBU camp in the summer of 2025 heading into his junior season. Has a solid frame with quality mass throughout and room to add more weight in a college strength program. Lines up at edge for his high school program but also has experience as a pass-catcher, working as a tight end/H-back as a junior. Highly productive on defense as a junior, tallying 25 tackles for loss and six…
Top Attributes
- Bend and ability to turn the corner - Motor and pursuit - Production behind the line - First-step quickness off the snap
Areas to Develop
- Top-end speed and overall athleticism - Expanding the pass-rush arsenal and hand usage - Adding strength and mass
Film Review Notes
EDGE defender whose combination of bend, motor, and effort leads to gaudy production. Bends well around the corner, dipping his shoulder to flatten to the quarterback, and pairs a quick first step with good timing off the snap to split double teams. Gets into the backfield at a high rate, though the pass-rush plan leans on quickness and effort more than a developed set of hand moves at this stage. Physical against the run with the ability to take on and shed blocks, and can add strength there as he fills out. Chases with a hot motor and finishes with contact, piling up tackles for loss as a result.
Graded Skills
0–10 Scale
- 7.6Size
- 7Frame/length
- 7.8Flexibility/bend
- 7.2Get-off
- 7.5Point of attack
- 7.3Pass rush
- 6.6Closing speed
- 7.6Pursuit
- 7.9Finishing
- 8.3Physicality/effort
