4-Star RB Caden Durham commits to LSU

Four-star running back Caden Durham of Duncanville (TX) High announced his commitment to LSU Thursday afternoon.

The 5-foot-9, 195 pounder chose the Tigers over Oklahoma and Texas A&M.

“The fact that I’m the only RB that they’re recruiting is big for me because they believe I’m a 4 down back and can help bring a national championship.”

His relationship with the coaching staff and their plan for him played a role in his decision as well.

“Me and the coaching staff  relationship is good but I’m closest with coach Sherm, Frank, and Nick. They are going to use my speed to get outside and also want me to get inside because knowing if I get a crease I’m taking it to the crib.”

The Lone Star State running back joins coach Brian Kelly and the Tigers’ Top 10 class in the 2024 team rankings. He is accompanied by four-star tight end Trey’Dez Green, four-star cornerback Cai Bates, and others.

Caden Durham Recruiting Profile

Durham ranks as the No. 105 player in the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He also tabs in as the No. 8 running back and the No. 21 player in the state of Texas.

Scouting Summary

On3’s Scouting and Rankings team writes this about him as a prospect:

“Big-play runner with home-run speed along with a compact build that allows for an every down role. Measured at a shade under 5-foot-9 and around 195 pounds prior to his senior season. Has continued to fill out his compact frame. One of the fastest running backs and overall skill players in the 2024 cycle. Consistently runs the 100 meters in the 10.5 second range with wind-aided times as low as the 10.2’s. Finished 3rd in the state finals as a junior with a 10.53 second mark. Also ran a personal best of 21.54 seconds in the 200 meters. Transfers that speed over the field with ease, where he is one of the more prominent home-run hitters in the cycle. Blows past defenders at the second level, winning the foot race on every occasion. Rips off long touchdown runs with regularity. Wastes little time in getting downhill. Works to hit the hole as quickly as possible. Shows the ability to read his blocks and make cutbacks behind the line when necessary. Shows good contact balance, using his lower base to bounce off of contact.”

“A solid receiver out of the backfield who is dangerous on wheel and angle routes. Highly productive as a junior while leading his team to a state title in Texas’ highest classification. Rushed for 1,960 yards and 36 touchdowns on 210 carries (9.3 yards per carry). Can continue working on his run maximization and lateral agility. While he has good mass, may be limited from a growth potential perspective due to his shorter stature. Young for the class with a May birthday.”

He currently has an On3 NIL Valuation of $99K. The On3 NIL Valuation is the leading index that sets high school and college athletes’ projected annual value (PAV). The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.