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Cade Stover

TE

Drafted 123rd overall in the 4th round of the 2024 draft, Cade Stover arrived from Ohio State. He's currently with HOU, in his 3rd season in the league. Few match his yac ability, which grades in the 84th percentile. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 29 catches for 227 yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

6'4", 251#

College

Ohio State

Draft

Rd 4, 123rd overall (2024)

Seasons

2024–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
44.6

37th percentile among TEs · limited sample

3 games · 2 targets

Role×0.14-1.06
Hands×0.1+0.17
Volume×0.12-0.76
Total EPA×0.22-0.38
EPA/target×0.3-0.01
Yards/target×0.12+0.20

Week 1 projection · vs BUF

Methodology
Rec1.9 (0–4)58% 1.5+
Rec1.9 (0–4)58% 1.5+
Rec1.9 (0–4)58% 1.5+
Rec1.9 (0–4)58% 1.5+
Rec1.9 (0–4)58% 1.5+
Rec1.9 (0–4)58% 1.5+
Rec yds19.7 (1.7–37.6)48% 20.5+
Rec yds19.7 (1.7–37.6)48% 20.5+
Rec yds19.7 (1.7–37.6)48% 20.5+
Rec yds19.7 (1.7–37.6)48% 20.5+
Rec yds19.7 (1.7–37.6)48% 20.5+
Rec yds19.7 (1.7–37.6)48% 20.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)9% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)9% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)9% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)9% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)9% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)9% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed53▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst38▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agility8▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).

Size38▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands75▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat23▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability84▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share12▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share8▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency44▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume24▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026HOU44.63218
2025HOU41.5631276
2024HOU43.514151331

Career profile

Cade Stover has appeared in 23 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, all with HOU.

He has rushed for 3 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 29 passes for 227 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 2024 with HOU: 133 yards and 1 touchdown in 14 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1BUF1 rec, -2 yds, 0 TD38
Week 4DAL1 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD54.9
Week 5TEN—43.8

Cade Stover — common questions

What position does Cade Stover play?
Cade Stover is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Cade Stover played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Cade Stover has played for HOU (2024–2026).
Where did Cade Stover go to college?
Cade Stover played college football at Ohio State.
When was Cade Stover drafted?
Cade Stover was selected in round 4, 123rd overall, of the 2024 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Cade Stover scored?
Cade Stover has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is Cade Stover's ScoutIndex Rating?
Cade Stover rated 44.6 for 2026, the 37th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 4, 2024

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