Utah Tech University Athletics

Before Utah Tech: Was a four-year varsity starter and three-year captain on the Royals' offensive line … garnered Utah 5A Offensive Lineman of the Year, region offensive line MVP and first team Utah 5A all-state honors as a senior in 2024 … and was a three time all-region and all-area selection … helped lead the Royals to a pair of region titles and a 5A state runner-up finish … also lettered in track & field and was a two-time state qualifier … finished third in the 5A ranks in the shot put and is ranked in the top-three all-time in RHS history in throws … carried a 4.0 GPA throughout high school and was a football scholar athlete award recipient … was presented with the RHS Distinguished Athlete Award, which is presented to a student-athlete who excels in academics, athletic performance and community service.

More on Cade: Born in Ogden, Utah … parents are Jake and Dallas Draper … also recruited by Utah, Utah State, Weber State, Southern Utah, UNLV, Montana and Snow College … favorite team is the Dallas Cowboys … favorite player is Lamar Jackson … favorite musician is Morgan Wallen … favorite food is sushi … plans to major in business. 

Why Cade chose Utah Tech: "I chose Utah Tech because it’s a great school with a great environment and has a lot to offer.”