Caden Durham, RB, LSU: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & Scouting Report
1. General Information
|
Name |
Caden Durham |
|
Position |
Running Back (RB) |
|
Number |
29 |
|
Class |
Junior |
|
School |
LSU |
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Height / Weight |
5’9″ / 205 lbs |
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Hometown / HS |
Oklahoma City, Okla. / Duncanville HS (TX) |
2. Career Statistical Breakdown
Rushing & Receiving Stats
|
**Season** |
**Team** |
**G** |
**Att** |
**Yds** |
**Avg** |
**TD** |
**Rec** |
**Yds** |
**Avg** |
**TD** |
|
2024 |
LSU |
13 |
140 |
753 |
5.4 |
6 |
28 |
260 |
9.3 |
2 |
|
2025 |
LSU |
12 |
111 |
505 |
4.5 |
3 |
16 |
91 |
5.7 |
0 |
|
**Total** |
**25** |
**251** |
**1,258** |
**5.0** |
**9** |
**44** |
**351** |
**8.0** |
**2** |
3. NFL Combine Testing Projections
Projected metrics for the 2027 NFL Draft cycle based on athletic history and current developmental trajectory.
- 40-Yard Dash: 4.35 – 4.43s
- Vertical Jump: 36.5″ – 38.5″
- Broad Jump: 10’4″ – 10’8″
- 20-Yard Shuttle: 4.10 – 4.20s
- 3-Cone Drill: 6.82 – 6.95s
4. Scouting & Transfer Notes
Background Profile
Durham was an explosive, highly sought-after four-star recruit from Texas powerhouse Duncanville High School. He wasted no time making an impact in Baton Rouge, erupting during his true freshman campaign in 2024 by pacing the Tigers’ ground game with 753 yards and displaying premium homerun capability in the SEC. After putting together a rock-solid two-year stretch with 1,609 total yards from scrimmage and 11 all-purpose scores, Durham entered the transfer portal in January 2026, instantly making him one of the most covered and dynamic backfield assets on the open market.
Key Strengths
- Elite Homerun Speed: Features game-breaking, track-validated acceleration; possesses a rare gear that allows him to pull away from elite SEC secondaries and completely erase defensive pursuit angles.
- Dynamic Multi-Threat Profile: Showcased unique freshman utility by becoming one of the few players in the FBS to log an 80+ yard run and a 70+ yard reception in the exact same game (vs. South Alabama).
- High-Tier Lateral Elusiveness: Operates with sharp, violent cuts and impressive change of direction in space, making secondary defenders miss effortlessly when working on the perimeter.
- Proven SEC Production Efficiency: Kept opposing defenses on high alert over 25 games of high-level competition, maintaining a healthy 5.0 yards-per-carry career average.
Developmental Focus
Slightly more compact than the prototype NFL volume workhorse at 5’9″ and 205 pounds, Durham is at his best when getting out into space rather than banging constantly between the tackles. Pro evaluators will heavily analyze his growth as a stable pass protector against complex blitz patterns and will look for him to show increased consistency when grinding out hard yards against muddy interior defensive fronts at his next destination.
Draft Countdown Film Notes
*pending*
All-Star Game Notes
*pending*
Combine/Pro Day Measurables
*pending*