University of Northern Iowa Athletics
2022 Football Roster
Roster
Caden Palmer
- Position:
- linebacker
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Garnavillo, Iowa
- High School:
- Clayton Ridge HS
2024: Appeared in 12 games … Was 27-27 in PATs and made 11 field goals including a long FG of 42 yards against Illinois State (Nov. 9) ... MVFC Honor Roll.
2023: MVFC Honor Roll ... Played in one game.
2022: Did not see any game action.
HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior, was first team all-district kicker and punter and first team all-state punter, first team all-academic, football team MVP, invited and played in River Battle Bowl as linebacker and punter, top five in kickoffs and field goal charting in National Showcase, was in a five-way tie with a 60-yard field goal at National Showcase ... as a junior, was second team all-conference as a linebacker ... sophomore year, he earned co-offensive MVP and all-conference honorable mention in basketball ... was on the honor roll all four years ... also competed in soccer (forward), basketball (guard) and track and field.
PERSONAL: From Garnavillo, Iowa ... son of Dennis and Tami Palmer ... has four siblings: Mason, Taylor, Sierra and Teagan ... participated in community cleanups and youth camp volunteer activities ... was also recruited by Nebraska among others.
