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Caden Kock, a junior safety for Iowa State football, is the son of former Cyclone athletes Ryan and Katie Kock.

The couple balanced parenthood, sports, and academics with help from teammates, coaches, and family.

Caden grew up around the Iowa State athletic department and is now creating his own legacy on the football team.

AMES — Regardless of the result, Ryan and Katie (née Robinette) Kock always used to look forward to the little nugget waiting for them at the end of the tunnel or outside of locker rooms at Hilton Coliseum and Jack Trice Stadium — their son, Caden.

More than two decades later, Ryan and Katie Kock get to return the favor for Caden, who is all grown up and now a member of the Iowa State football team.

"At every game, he was waiting for you whe

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