Minnesota State University - Mankato Athletics

2020: No season due to COVID-19...Named to the NSIC All-Academic Team...Named to the NFF Hampshire Honor Society.

2019: Played in 12 games as a member of the offensive line…As a member of the offensive line, he helped the Mavericks set MSU single season records in points scored (712), rushing yards (4,246), rushing touchdowns (59) and total offense (7,766)….As a unit, the Maverick offensive line allowed just 19 sacks in 15 games.

2018: Played in 10 games, including one start on the offensive line…As a member of the offensive line, Lilienthal helped the Mavericks rush for 3,345 yards and 37 touchdowns this past season, both of which are the fifth most in a season in team history…As a unit, the Maverick offensive line allowed just 12 sacks in 14 games.

2017: Played in seven games on the offensive line…As a member of the offensive line, he helped the Mavericks set an MSU single-season record of 4,036 rushing yards.

2016: Redshirted.

High School: An offensive lineman from Plato, Minn., Lilienthal played on both the offensive and defensive lines for the Mayer Lutheran football team…Started as a junior and a senior and earned three letters… Played in a total of 28 games during his time at Mayer Lutheran…Has also competed in four seasons of track and field as a thrower and four seasons in basketball as a center...Finished fifth in state for the shot put event.

Personal: Kaden is the son of Dennis and Roberta Lilienthal…Born July 6, 1998…Intends to major in law enforcement.