Michigan State University Athletics
Joe Caudill
JOE CAUDILL
TIGHT END | 6-4 | 235Lexington, Ohio | Lexington HS
HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA
►Rated a four-star prospect in the 247 Composite rankings and a top 500 recruit nationally (No. 432)
►Named to the Rivals 300 (No. 235) for the top overall players in the nation; also rated a four-star recruit by Rivals
►Ranked one of the top tight ends in the nation by Rivals (No. 13), ESPN (No. 30) and 247Sports (No. 65)
►Listed among the best overall players in the state of Ohio in the Class of 2026 by Rivals (No. 13), ESPN (No. 35) and 247Sports (No. 44)
►Four-year letterwinner at Lexington High School for Coach Andrew Saris
►Named the Ohio Cardinal Conference Defensive Player of the Year and the Northwest District Offensive Player of the Year
►First-team All-OCC and Northwest District honoree
►Garnered North Central Ohio Football Coaches Association Defensive Lineman of the Year accolades
►Helped lead Lexington High School to a 9-2 record and its first outright OCC Championship since 2008
►Rushed for 671 yards on 128 carries with eight touchdowns while throwing for 1,730 yards and 25 touchdowns and completing 112-of-189 passes
►Recorded 59.5 tackles, 13 TFLs, two forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and two interceptions on defense
►Also competed in basketball and track and field
►Plans to enroll in January 2026 for the spring semester
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