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Caden O'Rourke Northwestern
File EDGE-553 · National rank 5534 · 2028 class

Caden O'Rourke

#93· Northwestern ·EDGE ·R-Fr ·2028 Draft · Mokena, Ill.
6'5"Height 230 lbWeight
RepresentationNo agency on file
Boom-or-BustFreshmanHigh CeilingHigh School Producer +1
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Quick Notes
Caden O'Rourke is a redshirt freshman defensive lineman who sits in a reserve role for Northwestern. A high-ceiling, boom-or-bust defender, he profiles as a developmental piece with a long way to go.
Agent / Representation
Status Unknown
AgentNone on record
Board Standing
#553 EDGE / 1369
#5534 Overall / 15102
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Scouting Verdict

3★ unproven redshirt freshman DL; no college production on record yet, so the current grade is youth-appropriate — the upside is carried in the ceiling.

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EDGE Keys 2025 · Northwestern
2
Tot
Better than 16% of 737 EDGEs
0
Sacks
Better than 20% of 727 EDGEs
Recruiting
★★★
Stars
#897
National
#75
Position
#22
State
High SchoolLincoln-Way East
HometownMokena, Ill.
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Talent Level
Competitive / Mental
Production Profile
Versatility
Off-Field / Character
Overall Risk