Caden Johnson

Photo by: Sam Findley/Ball State Athletics

Position:
Linebacker
Ht./Wt.:
6-2 / 244
Class:
Redshirt Freshman
Hometown:
Lexington, Ky.
Prev School:
Frederick Douglass HS
High School:
Frederick Douglass HS

Awards and Honors:
2023 Academic All-MAC

Will see time in the Cardinals' linebacker rotation this year ... goes by the nickname "Smoke."

2023: Appeared in all 12 games, mostly on special teams assignments, with no starts ... tallied two solo tackles ... career-high one total tackle against Kentucky (Sept. 2) and Toledo (Oct. 14).

2022: Redshirt season, did not see action.

HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year starter at Frederick Douglass as a linebacker … tabbed as a three-star prospect and the top linebacker recruit in the state by ESPN … served as a multi-year team captain … selected First Team All-City, First Team All-District … also was an all-state selection … guided team to city, region and district championships.

PERSONAL: Son of Renardo and Alisha Johnson … father, Renardo, played football at Kentucky State … plans to major in sports management with a focus on business.