OCTOBER 20 • 247SPORTS.COM
KADEN HELMS #18 - TIGHT END - OKLAHOMA SOONERS
35 YDS •
5 REC •
1 TD
35 YDS
5 REC
1 TD
Why Kaden Helms' journey back from a broken hand to helping the Sooners is a 'dream come true' Over the past two weeks, Kaden Helms' has been picking up snaps among the tight ends. Though he still isn't the starter he was projected to...
Wearing cast after breaking hand Helms suffered a broken hand and was spotted wearing a cast Wednesday while being a limited participant in practice, according to George Stoia of On3.com.
Impact The injury puts Helms' availability for the season opener against Illinois State on Aug. 30 in jeopardy. That said, he's buried in the depth chart, so he wasn't expected to have a sizable role on offense even if healthy in the first place.
AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE
Emerges in practice Helms is healthy and has looked great in practice, per Josh Callaway of 247Sports.com.
Impact Helms held more of a reserve role for the past three seasons at Oklahoma, rarely seeing the field. As he continues to impress in practice the senior tight end could see more involvement in the offense this upcoming season.
JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE
Back at practice Helms (knee) was seen practicing and running drills Monday, Parker Thune of Rivals.com reports.
Impact Helms was limited during spring practices due to a knee injury suffered during the 2023 season, but he's now back at practice and preparing for the upcoming campaign. The 6-foot-5 tight end reportedly looked more like a wide receiver than tight end in drills, which could possibly open up his opportunities in the passing game this season.
AUGUST 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Limited in spring Head coach Brent Venables indicated that Helms (knee) will be limited in spring practices, Bob Przybylo of SoonerScoop.com reports.
Impact Helms will reportedly be limited in spring practices while recovering from a knee injured suffered last season. The six-foot-five tight end failed to make an appearance in 2023 before his season-ending injury and caught just one pass for four yards for the Sooners in 2022.
MARCH 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Out for rest of season Helms (undisclosed) is out for the remainder of the 2023 season, Randall Sweet of Sports Illustrated reports.
Impact Helms was unable to suit up at all this season and has been shut down for the remainder of the campaign. The 6-foot-5 tight end will look to head into 2024 fully healthy.
OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
For Oklahoma TE Kaden Helms, Going Back to Nebraska is Almost 'Like a Home Game' Helms said he patiently waited through the chaos of nine months ago and trusted Joe Castiglione, and after a meeting with Brent Venables, “I...
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
