Kade Warner
{{Short description|American football wide receiver (born 1998)}}
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| caption = Warner with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2023
| current_team = Quincy Hawks
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| position = Offensive coordinator
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1998|9|29}}
| birth_place = St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
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| height_ft = 6
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| weight_lb = 201
| high_school = Desert Mountain {{nowrap|(Scottsdale, Arizona)}}
| college = Nebraska (2017–2020)
Kansas State (2021–2022)
| undraftedyear = 2023
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- Tampa Bay Buccaneers ({{NFL Year|2023}})*
- Houston Roughnecks ({{XFL Year|2024}})*
- San Antonio Brahmas ({{UFL Year|2024}})
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- Quincy (2025–present)
Offensive coordinator
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Kade Warner (born September 29, 1998) is an American professional football wide receiver and college football coach. He is the offensive coordinator for Quincy University, a position he has held since 2025. He played college football at Nebraska and Kansas State.
Early life
The son of Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner, Kade Warner was born on September 29, 1998, and grew up in Scottsdale, Arizona.{{Cite web|url=https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/football/roster/kade-warner/8583|publisher=Kansas State Wildcats|title=Kade Warner}} He attended Desert Mountain High School and played football, basketball, track and lacrosse.{{Cite news|url=https://journalstar.com/sports/huskers/football/my-area-code-why-kade-warner-was-a-man-of-his-word-to-his-lacrosse/article_921c850a-90e0-53d1-8a66-4dec4434e927.html|newspaper=Lincoln Journal Star|url-access=subscription|title=My area code: Why Kade Warner was a man of his word to his lacrosse buddies in the 480|date=October 18, 2018|author=Grell, Clark}} In football, Warner played wide receiver and was twice named all-state, additionally being named the state's wide receiver of the year in 2016 as he broke Mark Andrews' record for career receptions with 241.{{Cite news|url=https://journalstar.com/sports/huskers/football/before-they-were-huskers-warners-high-school-coach-saw-a-player-take-a-big-leap/article_06f0fb1a-fca7-5e2e-ac51-c9b318ca0d1a.html|newspaper=Lincoln Journal Star|url-access=subscription|title=Before they were Huskers: Warner's high school coach saw a player take a big leap during record-breaking year|date=October 22, 2020|author=Grell, Clark}}{{Cite news|url=https://usatodayhss.com/2017/kade-warner-ariz-s-all-time-receptions-leader-and-kurts-son-to-walk-on-at-nebraska|newspaper=USA Today|title=Kade Warner, Ariz.'s all-time receptions leader and Kurt's son, to walk-on at Nebraska|date=February 17, 2017}} As a senior, he totaled 1,062 receiving yards off 83 catches with 14 touchdowns. Despite his production, Warner did not receive a single scholarship offer to play college football.{{Cite web|url=https://theathletic.com/1150352/2019/08/21/nebraska-football-kurt-warner-kade-warner-walk-on/|website=The Athletic|title='You're doing things that I never got to': Nebraska walk-on Kade Warner draws from dad's story, writes his own|author=Sherman, Rich|date=August 21, 2019|url-access=subscription}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald/125322029/|newspaper=Omaha World-Herald|via=Newspapers.com|date=February 8, 2017|page=13, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald/125322140/ 16]|title=Paying With A Chance To Play|author=McKewon, Sam}} {{Open access}} He eventually joined the Nebraska Cornhuskers as a walk-on.{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-world/125322242/|newspaper=The World|via=Newspapers.com|date=October 3, 2018|page=B4|agency=Associated Press|title=Warner's son is Nebraska walk-on WR}} {{Open access}}
College career
Warner broke his hand three days into fall practice in 2017 and redshirted for his freshman season. He was a third-string for the beginning of the 2018 season, being promoted to a starting role in Week 5. He started seven of the last nine games and posted 17 catches for 95 yards on the year.{{Cite news|url=https://www.tampabay.com/sports/bucs/2023/05/10/kade-warner-bucs-rookie-receiver-kurt-warner/|newspaper=Tampa Bay Times|url-access=subscription|title=Bucs receiver Kade Warner is Kurt's son but his own man|author=Stroud, Rick|date=May 10, 2023}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/high-school/2023/03/22/former-desert-mountain-wr-kade-warner-ready-for-nfl-opportunity/70038333007/|newspaper=The Arizona Republic|title=Former Desert Mountain WR Kade Warner just wants a chance to show he can play in the NFL|author=Obert, Richard|date=March 22, 2023}} Warner missed the first four games of 2019 due to an injury, and made a total of seven appearances in the season, starting five games while tallying eight receptions for 101 yards.{{Cite web|url=https://247sports.com/college/nebraska/Article/Nebraska-Huskers-football-2020-preview-Kade-Warner-Matt-Lubick--148029968/|website=247Sports|title=Where things left off with Kade Warner|author=Christopherson, Brian|date=June 11, 2020}} In 2020, he played in every game, starting four as captain but only making five catches for 40 yards.{{Cite web|url=https://247sports.com/Article/Nebraska-Huskers-Kade-Warner-transfer-Kurt-Warner-reacts-160031640/|website=247Sports|title=Kurt Warner reacts to son Kade's transfer from Nebraska|date=January 27, 2021|author=Marsdale, Sam}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.heraldmailmedia.com/story/sports/2021/04/06/kade-warner-a-nebraska-co-captain-in-2020-announces-transfer-to-kansas-state/43738015/|newspaper=The Herald-Mail|title=Kade Warner, a Nebraska co-captain in 2020, announces transfer to Kansas State|date=April 5, 2021|author=Sipple, Steven M.}}
Warner transferred to play for the Kansas State Wildcats in 2021.{{Cite web|url=https://247sports.com/college/nebraska/Article/Former-Husker-wide-receiver-Kade-Warner-announces-transfer-to-K-State-football-2021-transfer-portal-163716047/|website=247Sports|title=Former Husker wide receiver Kade Warner announces transfer to K-State|date=April 5, 2021|author=Bruntz, Michael}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.salina.com/story/sports/2021/10/28/kade-warner-emerging-reliable-receiver-kansas-state-football-nebraska-transfer/8568388002/|newspaper=The Salina Journal|title=Nebraska football transfer Kade Warner making his mark as a receiver for Kansas State|date=October 28, 2021|author=Green, Arne}} In his first season with them, he made 13 appearances and totaled 14 receptions for 166 yards.{{Cite web|url=https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/NFL/2022/01/27/Elijah-Warner-son-NFL-legend-Kurt-Warner-commits-Temple-college-football/3771643291897/|publisher=United Press International|author=Butler, Alex|date=January 27, 2022|title=Elijah Warner, son of NFL legend Kurt Warner, commits to Temple}} Warner was team captain for his final year, 2022, and posted a career-high 46 receptions for 456 yards with five touchdowns.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ksnt.com/sports/kansas-state-wildcats/k-states-kade-warner-signs-with-buccaneers/|publisher=KSNT|title=K-State's Kade Warner signs with Buccaneers|author=Reinhardt, Landon|date=April 29, 2023}}
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
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| height in = 0 7/8
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| ten split = 1.63
| twenty split = 2.75
| shuttle = 4.23
| cone drill = 7.02
| vertical = 35.0
| broad ft = 9
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| bench = 13
| arm span = 31
| hand span = 9 5/8
| note = All values from Pro Day{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1022884&DraftYear=2023 |title=2023 NFL Draft Scout Kade Warner College Football Profile |access-date=June 18, 2023 |website=DraftScout.com}}
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= Tampa Bay Buccaneers =
After going unselected in the 2023 NFL draft, Warner was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent.{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2023/04/30/kade-warner-kurt-warner-son-signs-tampa-bay-buccaneers-kansas-state|magazine=Sports Illustrated|title=Kade Warner, Son of Kurt, Signs With Bucs As Undrafted Free Agent|author=Chavkin, Daniel|date=April 30, 2023}} He was waived on August 28, 2023.{{Cite news|url=https://www.tampabay.com/sports/bucs/2023/08/28/nolan-turner-deadrin-senat-kaylon-geiger-among-bucs-cuts/|newspaper=Tampa Bay Times|title=Bucs release QB John Wolford, LB Patrick O'Connor, among others |author=Stroud, Rick|date=August 28, 2023}}
= Houston Roughnecks =
On December 8, 2023, Warner signed with the Houston Roughnecks of the XFL.{{Cite web |title=XFL Transactions |url=https://www.xfl.com/xfl-transactions |access-date=December 11, 2023 |website=www.xfl.com |language=en}} The Roughnecks brand was transferred to the Houston Gamblers when the XFL and United States Football League merged to create the United Football League (UFL).{{Cite web |last=Seifert |first=Kevin |date=January 1, 2024 |title=Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches |url=https://www.espn.com/xfl/story/_/id/39222541/newly-formed-united-football-league-sets-8-markets-tabs-coaches |access-date=January 15, 2024 |website=ESPN.com}}
= San Antonio Brahmas =
On January 5, 2024, Warner was selected by the San Antonio Brahmas during the 2024 UFL dispersal draft, one of many 2023 Roughnecks who moved to the 2024 Brahmas along with head coach Wade Phillips.{{Cite web |title=UFL - Team Rosters |url=https://www.theufl.com/rosters |access-date=January 8, 2024 |website=www.theufl.com |language=en-us}} He was released on March 10, 2024.{{Cite news |title=UFL Teams Set their Training Camp Rosters to 58 |url=https://uflboard.com/news/ufl-teams-set-their-training-camp-rosters-to-58/ |website=UFLBoard.com |date=March 10, 2024 |access-date=March 10, 2024}} He was re-signed on May 28.{{Cite web |title=UFL Transactions |url=https://uflboard.com/ufl-transactions/ |access-date=2024-05-29 |website=UFLBoard.com |language=en-US}} He was waived on August 23, 2024.{{cite tweet |user=UFL_PR |title=The #UFL has announced the following transactions |number=1827118631081365733 |date=August 23, 2024 |access-date=August 24, 2024}}
Coaching career
In 2025, Warner was named offensive coordinator for Quincy under head coach Jason Killday.{{Cite news |last=Barnett |first=Zach |date=March 31, 2025 |title=Kade Warner among three new hires at Quincy University |url=https://footballscoop.com/2025/03/31/sources-quincy-hiring-kade-warner-dan-mckeown-coordinators#google_vignette |access-date=March 31, 2025 |work=Footballscoop}}
References
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External links
- [https://huskers.com/sports/football/roster/kade-warner/41689 Nebraska Cornhuskers bio]
- [https://kstatesports.com/sports/football/roster/kade-warner/8583 Kansas State Wildcats bio]
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Category:American football wide receivers
Category:Coaches of American football from Arizona
Category:Players of American football from Scottsdale, Arizona
Category:Nebraska Cornhuskers football players
Category:Kansas State Wildcats football players
Category:Tampa Bay Buccaneers players
Category:Houston Roughnecks players