Caden VerMaas (born July 31, 2006) is an American football safety for the Rice Owls. He previously played for the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
Early life VerMaas played for Millard North High School. He took extra classes in order to graduate early. In his three-year varsity career, he totaled 93 tackles, five interceptions, and four forced fumbles.
College career Nebraska VerMaas committed to Nebraska in April 2023, becoming the team's first class of 2025 commit. He officially signed with the team in December 2024. In the 2025 season, he was placed on a redshirt, to preserve his eligibility. He called the elevation of John Butler to be the defensive coordinator of the team a "great hire," and played two games during the season. VerMaas entered the transfer portal in January 2026, though his entry was first reported in December.
Rice Vermaas committed to Rice on January 9, 2026.
References
External links Nebraska Cornhuskers bio Rice Owls bio