Caden Curry, EdgeHeight: 6’3Weight: 257 lbsClass: SeniorSchool: Ohio StateHands: 9 ⅜”Arm length: 30 ⅛”STATS
A former four-star recruit out of Center Grove High School in Greenwood, Indiana, where he was the third recruit from his state and the 13th EDGE in the 2022 recruiting cycle.
A very productive high school career helped propel his team to a state title.Curry finished his career with a total of 290 tackles, with 83.5 tackles for a loss and 28 sacks, while helping his school win back-to-back Indiana state championships. Curry was also an All-county HS baseball player – he pitched and played first base.
Curry played a total of 1,087 snaps through his four seasons at Ohio State, with 2025 being his only year with more than 231 defensive snaps.
Curry was very productive in 2025; he recorded 46 pressures and 40 STOPs – the 40 for 40 PFF club, while only missing 7 tackles. Curry was a member of Ohio State’s 2024 National Championship team and was a First-Team All-Big-Ten selection in 2025.
Feb 25, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Ohio State defensive lineman Caden Curry (DL35) speaks during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
StrengthsEnough athletic ability to drop and operate into spaceSufficient athlete with solid agilities and CODGood overall footwork in pass-rushHands + feet work well when rushing passerHeavy – violent – hands when he rears back to rushGood use of hands up the arcSmart player – adaptive vs. eager OL…Opportunistic against lazy OLQuick processor – reads and attacks Difficult read defender in Z/R & option attackWell-timed and fluid spin moveGood timing/ability as looperVersatility to kick inside on passing situations Solid overall run defender (hindered by length)Firm ability and good lower-body strength to set the edge Plays well through contact with good visionElite competitive toughness and motorDoes not stop till the whistle Flashed special teams ability – blocked punt in Week 11 vs. PurdueWeaknessesWildly short arms – zero percentileUndersized in generalAverage burst/explosivenessIsn’t a dynamic athlete – only modest bend Average strength at the POA when sheddingDoesn’t have a “go to” pass rush move that winsBelow-average counter moves once he’s stoppedWas ejected against Marshall for targeting Was a one year starterSummary
Caden Curry is a high motor player with less than ideal athletic ability and zero percentile arm-length. His effort & hustle are elite, which – coupled with solid hand usage – allows him to harass as a pass rusher.
Curry is strong enough, and possesses enough technical savvy, to be a solid run defender that can set the edge, despite shorter arms.
The man’s hair is on fire as a player, which will endear him to coaching staffs across the NFL.
Overall, Curry isn’t a dynamic athlete and his measurables are sub-optimal with abysmal arm length – this will drop him down draft boards. Still, he’s solid depth and a special teams player who can earn snaps on defense due to his adequate overall tool-kit and competitive toughness.
GRADE: 5.89
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