The Top Sophomore Running Back In Oklahoma: Caden Knighten

Caden Knighten is a 4 Star recruit who plays Running Back at Wynnewood High School. Knighten is ranked as the 231st best recruit in the class of 2025 and is ranked as a top 25 Running Back in the class as well. In addition, Knighten is listed as a top 10 recruit in the state of Oklahoma and is listed as the #1 Running Back in the state of Oklahoma. He is committed to play at Vanderbilt.

Who are some role models in your life?

My hero is my mother, she’s taught me that no matter what happens to keep pushing and being me.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

Rod Wave, Drake and 21 Savage

What are the strengths of your game?

My vision and my speed

What is your favorite memory of your career?

Scoring 20 unanswered points in the 4th quarter in the 1st round of the playoffs to advance.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?

Bai Jobe

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?

Be you and write your own story.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Nashville, Tennessee

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

Odell Beckham Jr

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

Watching our high school team win the 2016 state semifinals in overtime