Aidan Chiles QB Michigan State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Aidan Chiles QB Michigan State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 09/27/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.65 seconds (84%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: Mobile Pocket Passer | |
| Last Updated: 09/27/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2026 | |
| 40 time: 4.65 seconds (84%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 87.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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74% |
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| Release Speed: |
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78% |
| Short Passing: |
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67% |
| Medium Passing: |
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72% |
| Long Passing: |
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83% |
| Rush/Scramble: |
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88% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
2nd - Early
Overall Rank:
#36
Position rank:
#4
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| College Games: 19 College Snaps: 686 | ||
ESPN RATING: 80/100
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247 RATING: 96/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Aidan Chiles from Downey High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Chiles opted to join Oregon State.In 2023 as a freshman Chiles saw action in 9 games for the Beavers as he threw for only 309 yards on 35 attempts with a completion percent of 68.6 for an average of 8.8 yards per pass, with just 4 TDs, while taking 4 sacks, and an excellent QB rating of 134.1. He added 19 runs for a total of 101 yards at an average of 6.3 per run.
After the season Chiles transferred to Michigan State where as a sophomore he played in 4 games as he passed for 891 yards on 117 attempts with a completion percent of 53.8 for an average of 7.6 yards per pass, with just 4 TDs, while also taking 4 sacks, and putting up QB rating of 61.6. He made 34 runs for a total of 122 yards at an average of 5.1 per rush.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- He’s an athlete who runs well and must be accounted for in the read-option game.
- Chiles showed the ability to get the ball downfield, and Chiles exhibited impressive velocity and accuracy when throwing on the move.
- He has a quick release and shows good accuracy on shorter throws when on the move to either side.
- He must be accounted for when used in the read-option game.
- Dual-threat quarterback with athletic footwork and mobility. Instinctive runner with very good toughness - uses stiff arms and runs with good body strength.
- Chiles has plus arm strength and a willingness and ability to throw receivers open, as well as good ball placement out to intermediate levels.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Inconsistent mechanics are an issue, though a correctable one.
- Chiles will have to prove Chiles can handle an expanded, multi-progression NFL offense.
- Chiles often holds the ball too long. While he keeps his eyes up while moving, his mechanics get increasingly sloppy once he’s pushed off his spot.
How other scouting services rate Aidan Chiles (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
37.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
4.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.