KADEN PRATHER NEWS

Scores in season finale Prather gathered in their only target for 25 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 44-7 defeat versus Penn State.

Impact Prather connected with quarterback MJ Morris on a 25-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter, getting the scoring started on the day. Unfortunately for the Terrapins, that would be their only score of the game as the Nittany Lions quickly took control of the game on both sides of the ball. The senior receiver has had a solid season for the Terps, catching 56 passes for 624 yards and four touchdowns on the year. It is currently unknown whether Prather will try the NFL waters.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid day in loss Prather compiled five receptions (on nine targets) for 76 yards during Saturday's 31-17 defeat to Rutgers.

Impact Prather had a productive day against the Scarlet Knights, turning his nine targets into five catches for 76 yards. The senior receiver has had a solid season, catching 52 passes for 579 yards and three touchdowns through 10 games. Despite his productive stats, Prather has failed to find the end zone since the team's Week 5 matchup against Indiana, with next week's game against Iowa serving as his next opportunity to break that streak.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Season-low yardage in loss Prather logged two receptions (on seven targets) for 16 yards during Saturday's 39-18 loss to Oregon.

Impact Prather has struggled to get things going lately, accounting for just four catches for 42 scoreless yards over the last two games for the Terps following a breakout nine-catch 111-yard performance against USC in Week 8. The senior receiver has also failed to find the end zone since the team's Week 5 matchup against Indiana. Prather will be hoping for a bounce back performance when the Terrapins host Rutgers this coming Saturday.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet day in loss Prather accrued two receptions (on five targets) for 26 yards during Saturday's 48-23 defeat versus Minnesota.

Impact Prather caught just two passes for 26 yards against the Golden Gophers, logging season-lows in both categories. It was a tough day overall for the Maryland offense as the team managed just 264 yards before a pair of garbage time touchdown drives with backup quarterback MJ Morris in the game. Prather has been a relative constant in the Maryland passing attack throughout the season, catching 45 passes for 487 yards and three touchdowns through eight games for the Terrapins. A road trip to Eugene to face the top-ranked Oregon Ducks awaits after this week's bye.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leading receiver in victory Prather logged nine receptions (on 10 targets) for 111 yards during Saturday's 29-28 victory against USC.

Impact Prather recorded season-high totals in both catches and yards on the day as he crossed the century mark for the first time this season. Though he didn't find the end zone against the Trojans, Prather's volume is encouraging to see as he has now seen nine or more targets in three consecutive games for the Terrapins. With his role within the offense seemingly larger than ever, Prather can be looked at as a solid option moving forward, with his next test coming against Minnesota this coming Saturday.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high yards in blowout loss Prather caught 8 of 13 targets for 81 yards during Friday's 37-10 defeat versus Northwestern.

Impact Prather logged season-high numbers in both receptions and yards on the day and was a lone bright spot for the Terrapins in a shocking blowout loss to Northwestern. The senior receiver has caught five or more passes in five of the team's six games this season, indicating that he has established a solid role for himself within the Maryland offense. Prather's next opportunity will come in a home battle against USC this coming Saturday.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Friday Prather (undisclosed) isn't listed on the availability report ahead of Friday's game versus Northwestern, indicating he's good to go.

Impact Prather took part in practice Tuesday after suffering an injury in the team's Week 5 contest, making it possible the senior would avoid missing action following the bye week. Fortunately, it appears that's the case, and Prather should line up in his usual spot against the Wildcats. He enters the night with 26 catches for 269 yards and a trio of touchdowns through five games.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in practice Tuesday Prather (undisclosed) was spotted in practice Tuesday and could be an option to face Northwestern on Friday, Ryan Alonardo of SB Nation reports.

Impact Prather's presence in practice certainly bodes well for his availability for this Week 7 matchup, as he suffered an injury in the Week 5 contest against Indiana before the bye week. The 6-foot-3 senior has hauled in 26 passes for 269 yards and three touchdowns across five games, so his return would give Maryland a huge boost on the passing attack.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Status unclear against Northwestern Prather (undisclosed) suffered an injury during Week 5 as Maryland lost 42-28 against Indiana, Colin McNamara of SB Nation reports.

Impact Prather, along with Tai Felton and Dante Trader were said to have all suffered injuries during the Terrapins' last game against Indiana in Week 5. Head coach Mike Locksley stated that two of the three players would be ready to go for Maryland's Week 7 matchup against Northwestern, but it remains uncertain if Prather was included in that statement. The 6-foot-3 senior has hauled in 26 passes for 269 yards and three touchdowns across five games, running as the Terrapins' second option behind Felton. Prather's injury status will continue to be monitored heading into Friday's game.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in conference win Prather totaled five receptions (on nine targets) for 66 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 42-28 defeat against Indiana.

Impact Prather found the end zone on a 33-yard strike from quarterback Billy Edwards in the second quarter, tying the game at seven. The senior receiver led the team in receiving yards on the day, recording a season-high 66 yards against the Hoosiers. Prather will hope to build on his performance Saturday when the Terrapins host Northwestern following this coming Saturday's bye.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in victory Prather gathered in 6 of 7 targets for 57 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-20 victory against Villanova.

Impact Prather connected with quarterback Billy Edwards on an 18-yard touchdown strike to open the scoring in the first quarter, giving Prather back-to-back games with a touchdown. The senior receiver accounted for the second-most receptions and yards for the team on the day, indicating that he is capable of putting together productive outings despite the presence of star receiver Tai Felton. A visit to red-hot Indiana awaits next week.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in victory Prather caught 4 of 8 targets for 48 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 27-13 win versus Virginia.

Impact Prather found the end zone on a 26-yard strike from quarterback Billy Edwards in the third quarter, giving the Terrapins a 14-13 lead they wouldn't give up. The senior receiver has seen as least six targets in each of the team's first three games, indicating a reliable role within the Maryland offense that translates to a solid floor in terms of his production. A home matchup against Villanova will serve as Prather's next opportunity to shine.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moderate showing in loss Prather posted five receptions (on six targets) for 38 yards during Saturday's 27-24 loss against Michigan State.

Impact Prather's five receptions were the second most on the team on a day in which Tai Felton stuffed the stat sheet with 11 catches for 152 yards and a score. Felton appears to be emerging as quarterback Billy Edwards' top target, though Prather has caught five or more passes in each of the team's first two games, indicating that a productive role can still be had. The senior receiver's next opportunity to shine will come when the Terrapins travel to face Virginia on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moderate showing in loss Prather posted five receptions (on six targets) for 38 yards during Saturday's 27-24 loss against Michigan State.

Impact Prather's five receptions were the second most on the team on a day in which Tai Felton stuffed the stat sheet with 11 catches for 152 yards and a score. Felton appears to be emerging as quarterback Billy Edwards' top target, though Prather has caught five or more passes in each of the team's first two games, indicating that a productive role can still be had. The senior receiver's next opportunity to shine will come when the Terrapins travel to face Virginia on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Logs five targets in loss Prather caught three of five targets for 53 yards during Saturday's 33-27 defeat to Northwestern. He also rushed once for 36 yards.

Impact Prather scoring streak came to an end after he caught one touchdown in three consecutive games heading into this Week 9 contest. While the Terrapins did not live up to expectations in this upset loss, the team's passing offense remained productive with four pass catchers who logged at least 44 receiving yards. Prather also got involved in the rushing game for the first time this season, though it's unclear if this will become trend moving forward or if it will just be a one-time outlier. Prather has now caught 30 of 50 targets for 426 yards and five touchdowns through eight games this season.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs five targets in loss Prather caught three of five targets for 53 yards during Saturday's 33-27 defeat to Northwestern. He also rushed once for 36 yards.

Impact Prather scoring streak came to an end after he caught one touchdown in three consecutive games heading into this Week 9 contest. While the Terrapins did not live up to expectations in this upset loss, the team's passing offense remained productive with four pass catchers who logged at least 44 receiving yards. Prather also got involved in the rushing game for the first time this season, though it's unclear if this will become trend moving forward or if it will just be a one-time outlier. Prather has now caught 30 of 50 targets for 426 yards and five touchdowns through eight games this season.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Snags another TD in Week 7 Prather logged six receptions (on 10 targets) for 70 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 27-24 loss versus Illinois.

Impact Prather caught a touchdown pass for the fifth time in seven games this season. The West Virginia transfer caught a well-placed 27-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa in the second quarter, marking the Terrapins' second touchdown of the day. However, the wideout made a costly mistake on his team's ensuring offensive series, coughing up a fumble in opposing territory that resulted in a touchdown for the Fighting Illini just before halftime. Prather still finished with team highs in receptions, targets and receiving yards. He is now tied with Jeshaun Jones for a team high in receptions (27) while also leading the Terps in touchdowns receptions (five) so far this season.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ohio State pushes past early threat to crush Maryland, 37-17

Ryan Day's team roared to life by scoring 27 unanswered points to run away against Maryland at home.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Lands at Maryland Prather announced Wednesday via his personal Twitter account that he's committed to transfer to Maryland.

Impact Prather is now slated to join the Terrapins next fall following his two-year stint at West Virginia which included 64 receptions for 676 yards and three scores in that span. The 6-foot-4 pass catcher still has two remaining years of eligibility left.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE