01 · Lansing roots
Raised around service and competition
Caj grew up in a family shaped by athletics, military service, faith, and community responsibility. That combination built an early understanding that visibility matters most when it is used for other people.
02 · Michigan State
Big Ten football. Rose Bowl standard.
At Michigan State, Caj developed inside a nationally recognized defense and a championship culture. The experience became a foundation for how he leads teams, reads pressure, and communicates in high-stakes rooms.
03 · Professional football
From undrafted to the Baltimore Ravens
Caj reached the professional level and signed with Baltimore. A severe spinal injury ultimately changed the direction of his playing career—and forced a much larger question about identity, purpose, and what came next.