Caden Prieskorn drawing Travis Kelce comparisons during breakout game in Peach Bowl
Caden Prieskorn is turning heads and starting NFL conversations after a big first half for Ole Miss in the Peach Bowl against Penn State. Ole Miss leads 20-17 at halftime.
Prieskorn made 6 catches for 96 yards and 2 touchdowns in the first half, including a 37-yard catch that went for a score. He also has 38 yards after catch. Before Saturday, the tight end’s best game this season was 6 catches for 69 yards and a touchdown against Louisiana-Monroe.
One fan compared Prieskorn to NFL star Travis Kelce, while others worried this kind of game might cause the tight end to consider leaving for the NFL.
Prieskorn came into Saturday with 20 catches for 313 yards and 2 touchdowns on the season.
Easy six ??@JaxsonDart ➡️ @cpkorn12
? ESPN pic.twitter.com/muFuh1TQux— Ole Miss Football (@OleMissFB) December 30, 2023
Here’s his second touchdown.
Have a day @cpkorn12! Second TD for the Rebel TE. ?
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— Ole Miss Football (@OleMissFB) December 30, 2023
It’s been a winding road for Prieskorn, who began his career at Fork Union Military Academy, then went to Memphis as a walk-on before he landed at Ole Miss ahead of this season.
Serving it up ?️ pic.twitter.com/zt0Fd6SIkC
— Ole Miss Football (@OleMissFB) December 30, 2023
Here’s a sample of the reaction:
Anyone worried that Prieskorn is having TOO good of a game right now? Give us one more year with him NFL. I’m begging
— Jared Duke (@jareduke) December 30, 2023
Prieskorn looking like Travis Kelce today! His second TD catch of the game gives the Rebels a 20-10 lead in the second quarter against Penn State #CFAPeachBowl #OleMiss
— Joe Cook (@JoeCookSports) December 30, 2023
Prieskorn has 12 kids. One of his own, and 11 on the Penn State defense. #DADDY
— Rougarou Locks (@RougarouLocks) December 30, 2023
PRIESKORN DUNK ON THE SIDELINE.
WHITE BOYS UP A BILLY.
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Prieskorn has a lot of grit, I would definitely let him date my daughter
— Remington “Thunderbolt” Jenkins (@thecrittercarl) December 30, 2023
Dart to Prieskorn for the score. 20-10 @OleMissFB. #FunFact: someone named “Caden” has scored all of the Rebels’ points today. Prieskorn and Caden Davis.
— Brad James (@BradfatherSpeak) December 30, 2023
I’m here for ALL the Cade Prieskorn TD’s today!!!!! Hotty Damn Toddy!!!!!
— Ashley H (@CAshlee_OM90) December 30, 2023
Caden Prieskorn showing his ass. I know that’s right. (We miss you at Memphis despite what any other fan says)
— Michael (@mikewillmight) December 30, 2023
I knew Prieskorn had that dog in him when he wasn’t pulling out before he was NFL bound
— Buice Biffin (@BuiceBiffin69) December 30, 2023