Aidan Chiles listed as one of QBs that could “soar” up 2026 NFL Draft board
Robert Bondy
Spartans Wire
- Michigan State quarterback Aidan Chiles is considered a potential riser in the 2026 NFL Draft
- Chiles’ athleticism and deep-ball ability are strengths, but he needs to improve consistency and reduce turnovers
- As a first-year starter in 2024, Chiles threw for 2,415 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions
- Improved performance in the latter half of the 2024 season suggests potential for growth in 2025
- Michigan State football starting quarterback Aidan Chiles has been pegged a player that could see their NFL Draft stock “soar” this upcoming season.
- Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz of USA TODAY put together an article assessing 10 under-the-radar quarterback prospects that could have big years this upcoming see and Chiles cracked the list. In Middlehurst-Schwartz’s article dubbed “Which QBs could be next to rise in NFL draft? These 10 prospects might soar in 2026”, it was noted that Chiles’ athletic ability will grab NFL scouts attention as long as he also becomes more consistent.
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Here’s what Middlehurst-Schwartz had to say about Chiles:
“In following coach Jonathan Smith from Oregon State to Michigan State in December 2023, Chiles gave the Spartans some much-needed hope as they looked to turn the page on the Mel Tucker era. Yet nothing came easily to a program stuck in transition, and the former four-star recruit threw for just 13 touchdowns with 11 interceptions as his team stumbled to a 5-7 mark. Tamping down on his turnover-prone ways will be a vital step in Chiles’ development this season. But with his often dazzling deep balls and abundant athleticism, the 6-3, 217-pounder will capture plenty of attention if he can boost his efficiency and consistency.”
