University of St. Thomas Athletics
2022 Football Roster
Roster
Nelson, Caden

Jersey Number 31
Caden Nelson
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 220
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Waunakee, Wis.
- High School:
- Waunakee
Bio
Pronunciation
2022 Pioneer Football League Academic Honor Roll
2024
Played in six games... tallied 36 tackles, nine solo, and 27 assisted... also had 0.5 tackles for loss... had a season and career high eight tackles versus Stetson (Oct. 5).
2023
Appeared in 10 games as a junior... recorded six tackles,one solo, six assists, and .5 tackles for loss... credited with one pass breakup and one fumble recovery...
2022
Played in six games for St. Thomas... recorded six tackles.
2021
Played in one game, Nov. 20 against Presbyterian with one solo tackle.
High School
An all-state honorable mention selection... a two-time all-conference selection, including placements on the first and second team... helped Waunakee High School to a runner-up finish at the state tournament... also a letter winner in basketball... a two-time all-conference and an all-area first team selection... member of sectional championship team... an honor roll member.
Personal
The son of Paul and Terri, one sibling, Paige…majoring in finance.
Family
Son of Terri and Paul, brother of Paige... a member of Fellowship of Christian athletes
Press Conference: Tommie Football Postgame v Lindenwood 08/28/25
Friday, August 29
Tommie Football Intro Video 2025
Thursday, August 28
Press Conference: Tommie Football Postgame vs Dayton
Saturday, November 23
Press Conference: Tommie Football Postgame vs Drake 11.09.24
Tuesday, November 12