The Football Brainiacs

Player Profile

Position: Tight End

Height: 6’5”

Weight: 239

Class: Redshirt Sophomore

Seasons at OU: 2

Hometown: Bellevue, Neb.

Previous School: Bellevue West HS

The Path to Norman

Kaden Helms came to Norman out of Nebraska. The high four-star tight end was offered by Coach Joe Jon Finley shortly after joining staff back in January 2021. Helms’ top four included Miami, Arizona State, and North Carolina, along with the Sooners. Finley locked down Helms, who joined Llewellyn as freshman tight ends in the 2022 OU recruiting class.

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Career so Far

In his first year in college, Helms took a redshirt season. He played in three games, including his previous home of Nebraska.

Unfortunately, Helms missed the entire 2023 season with injury.

Stats

Year: 2022

Games Played: 3

Receptions: 1

Receiving TD: 4

Stats via Soonersports.com

Highlights

This Season

After a lackluster 2023 season, the OU tight end room has a new look in 2024. Transfers Bauer Sharp and Jake Roberts will be the first and second options at the spot. After that, a group of Kade McIntyre, Josh Fanuiel, Davon Mitchell, and Helms will battle for snaps. Now healthy, Helms has a chance to push for that third spot and earn snaps this fall for the Sooners.