LB Caden Fordham is Returning to NC State in 2024

Savage Wolves announced today that Linebacker Caden Fordham will be returning to NC State in 2024.

.@Caden_Fordham is a linebacker we're expecting big things from in 2024! Huge step from 22-23. An even bigger one coming from 23-24. Savage Wolves, thank you for making this possible!! 🫡 pic.twitter.com/mYV6RPPX5m

— SavageWolves (@SavageWolvesNIL) January 5, 2024

After playing 50 snaps in 3 games as a Redshirt Freshman in 2022, Fordham’s role significantly increased in 2023, with the exodus of Drake Thomas and Isaiah Moore. Fordham only started 2 games this season, but he played in 411 snaps, which was more than starter Devon Betty (318).

Fordham finished this season with 53 tackles, 4 tackles for loss and 1 pass breakup. In the first start of his collegiate career against UVA this season, Fordham led the Wolfpack with 12 tackles. Fordham posted a PFF Grade of 61.1 in 2023, which ranked 16th on the NC State defense. His strength was in stopping the run this year, with a 72.7 grade in Run Defense. Fordham struggled in coverage, posting a Coverage grade of 50.6, which was the 2nd lowest on the team.

Coming out of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, Fordham was a 4-Star prospect (ESPN & 247) in the Wolfpack’s 2021 recruiting class.

Fordham will be moving into a starting role in 2024 alongside Devon Betty. The potential is there, and his ceiling is high.