Texans pick Cade Stover in fourth round of 2024 NFL draft. What to know

Bill Rabinowitz, Columbus Dispatch

The Houston Texans selected Ohio State TE Cade Stover with the 123rd pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Stover spent five seasons with the Buckeyes. Here's everything you need to know about Stover.

Cade Stover scouting report

Stover was Ohio’s Mr. Football in high school, but it took him a while to find a positional home in college. He bounced from defensive end to tight end to linebacker before settling in at tight end. It was the right move. He became the best receiving tight end at Ohio State in decades. Stover caught 41 passes for 576 yards and five touchdowns last year. He also was a two-time captain, respected for his toughness and no-nonsense personality. He’s a tell-it-like-he-sees-it guy.

NFL.com compared him to Jake Ferguson.

Cade Stover height, weight

Stover is listed at 6-foot-4 and weighs in at 247 lbs. He attended Lexington (Ohio) High School and is from Mansfield, Ohio.

Ohio State tight end Cade Stover during workouts.
Ohio State tight end Cade Stover during workouts.

Cade Stover college stats

Across 49 games with the Buckeyes, Stover tallied 82 catches for 1,058 yards and five TDs.

Cade Stover highlights

Ohio State has been known for not throwing much to its tight ends for a generation. Stover changed that. He caught 77 passes in his final two seasons. He was able to stretch the field and beat defensive backs. Against Michigan, he made a terrific catch down the seam with a defender draped on his back to help Ohio State begin to rally from a 14-3 deficit, though the Wolverines would prevail. His ability to catch balls in traffic and fight for extra yards was a hallmark of his career.

Cade Stover NFL combine measurables

Stover ran a solid 4.65 in the 40 at the combine. His broad jump of 117 inches was one of the best at his position. His vertical jump was 34.5 inches, which was well above average. He did the shuttle run in 4.45 seconds. The results from Ohio State’s pro day are unofficial and not publicly released, though Stover did well catching passes.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Texans pick TE Cade Stover in 2024 NFL draft. What to know

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