Bryce Cain
| No. 6 – Auburn Tigers | |
|---|---|
| Position | Wide receiver |
| Class |  |
| Personal information | |
| Born | February 14, 2006 |
| Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Listed weight | 165 lb (75 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Baker (Mobile County, Alabama) |
| College |
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| Stats at ESPN | |
Bryce Cain (born February 14, 2006)[1] is an American football wide receiver for the Auburn Tigers of the Southeastern Conference.
Early life
[edit]Cain attended Baker High School in Mobile County, Alabama, playing baseball through his first two years.[2] He first joined the football team in the spring of 2022 and as a junior later that year, catching 26 passes for 497 yards and 5 touchdowns.[3] By June 2023, he had received 24 college offers. Cain committed to Auburn in early June.[4] In his senior season, he made 43 catches for 948 yards and 16 touchdowns.[5]
College career
[edit]Auburn
[edit]Cain committed to Auburn on June 13, 2023.[6] He was one of four freshmen receivers recruited by Hugh Freeze in the class of 2024.[7] The group of four was labelled as the "Freeze Four."[8] In his first two seasons, he made six catches for 58 yards including three for 28 yards against Alabama in the 2025 Iron Bowl.[9] After he confirmed his return in January 2026, Cain was the last remaining member of the "Freeze Four," with the three others transferring to other schools.[10]
During spring practice in 2026, he expressed excitement for the upcoming season, saying "this is my year."[11]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Bryce Cain". 247Sports. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
- ↑ Thomas, Ben (June 13, 2023). "'He can fly:' Baker 2024 WR Bryce Cain commits to Auburn over Ole Miss". AL.com. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
- ↑ Thomas, Ben (August 7, 2023). "How did Bryce Cain transition from baseball future to 4-star Auburn WR commit?". AL.com. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
- ↑ Thomas, Ben (June 30, 2023). "A relative newcomer to football, Auburn WR commit Bryce Cain's career is on a fast track". AL.com. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
- ↑ Lee, Ainslie (December 20, 2023). "Inked: 4-star Baker wide receiver Bryce Cain signs letter of intent with Auburn". AL.com. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
- ↑ Blackerby, Zac (July 10, 2023). "Auburn commit Bryce Cain earns 4th star". Auburn Tigers on SI. Sports Illustrated. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
- ↑ Rauterkus, Peter (August 15, 2024). "What Auburn's four freshmen wide receivers see in each other". AL.com. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
- ↑ Mitchell, Julian (August 15, 2024). "Auburn's 'Freeze Four' coming together on and off the field". WVTM. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
- ↑ Farmer, Micah (February 25, 2026). "Why Bryce Cain is Auburn's Biggest Breakout Candidate". Auburn Tigers on SI. Sports Illustrated. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
- ↑ Humphrey III, Jerry (January 4, 2026). "Auburn WR/last remaining member of the 'Freeze Four' announces his return to the program". AL.com. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
- ↑ Humphrey III, Jerry (March 29, 2026). "Auburn's Bryce Cain says 'this is my year' after being only 2024 recruit left in WR room". AL.com. Retrieved March 30, 2026.