Cayden Lee

Cayden Xavier Lee is an American college football wide receiver for the Missouri Tigers. He previously played for the Ole Miss Rebels.

Early life

Lee attended Kennesaw Mountain High School in Kennesaw, Georgia. As a senior, he totaled 74 receptions for 1,101 yards and 13 touchdowns, before committing to play college football at the University of Mississippi.

College career

In the first game of his collegiate career against Mercer, Lee hauled in a 34-yard touchdown pass from Spencer Sanders. He made his first career start in the 2023 Peach Bowl against Penn State, finishing with three catches for 29 yards. Lee finished his freshman season totaling five receptions for 114 yards and two touchdowns. His production increased during his sophomore season, catching five passes for 127 yards against Arkansas. Lee ended the 2024 season recording 57 catches for 874 yards and two touchdowns. He entered his junior season as the Rebels' leading returning receiver. Lee finished the 2025 season catching 44 passes for 635 yards and three touchdowns. On January 17, 2026, he entered the transfer portal.