2025 Scouting Report: Michigan State’s Aidan Chiles

Name: Aidan Chiles

Position: Quarterback

Recruiting Rank: Consensus 4-star

High School: Downey High School (Downey, CA)

College: Michigan State via Oregon State Transfer

Captain: Yes

Measurables

Height: 6’3

Weight: 225

40 Yard: Unknown

10 Yard: Unknown

Arm Length: Unknown

Hand Size: Unknown

Vertical: Unknown

3 Cone: Unknown

Broad Jump: Unknown

Bench: Unknown

Position Specific 

Positives in Pass Game: 

• Natural arm talent with impressive velocity and ability to adjust arm angles under duress.

• Throws a tight spiral with excellent deep-ball touch when feet are set.

• Flashes clutch accuracy under pressure (example: TD throw vs. WMU with pressure bearing down).

• Quick release allows him to beat blitzes when he trusts his read.

• Ball placement has improved, particularly downfield windows.

Negatives in Pass Game: 

• Processing speed lags—stares down primary targets and struggles when first read is covered.

• Completion percentage (career 60%) shows inconsistency, especially in short-to-intermediate routes.

• Prone to overthrows when throwing on the run.

• Decision-making under pressure remains a liability, with ball security concerns (11 INTs in 2024).

• Occasionally abandons clean pockets too soon.

Positives in Run Game: 

• Mobile quarterback with legitimate scrambling ability and open-field speed.

• Elusive enough to extend plays outside structure.

• Has produced chunk plays on designed runs (career long of 26 yards vs. Iowa).

• Adds red-zone value as a goal-line rushing threat (6 career rushing TDs).

Negatives in Run Game: 

• Doesn’t always protect himself, exposing his frame to unnecessary hits.

• Mechanics can break down when throwing on the run, leading to inaccuracy.

• Net rushing averages suffer due to sacks and indecisive pocket movement.

• Relies on athleticism over consistent read progression in RPO looks.

The Wrap-up

Summary: Chiles is a dual-threat quarterback with legitimate physical upside but still developing the mental and technical polish needed to be a consistent starter. His arm talent and mobility give him NFL intrigue, particularly his deep-ball ability and knack for playmaking outside of structure. However, processing speed, pocket presence, and ball security remain limiting factors. He profiles as a developmental prospect with starting upside if his decision-making and short-to-intermediate accuracy catch up to his natural tools.

Injury Concerns: None reported.

Character/Off-Field Concerns: None reported.

Projected Role: Developmental backup quarterback with potential to grow into a mid-level starter.

Strong Points: 

• Arm strength and deep-ball accuracy.

• Natural athlete with plus mobility.

• Leadership qualities and poise under pressure.

• Growth trajectory late in 2024 season.

Weak Points: 

• Processing and decision-making speed.

• Ball security and turnover issues.

• Inconsistent short-to-intermediate accuracy.

• Pocket awareness still raw.

Exposures: 

• Ohio State (2024)
• @ Illinois (2024)
• Western Michigan (2025)

About the Author

Dalton Tinklenberg

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Dalton Tinklenberg is the Founder and Media Director of The Scouting Depot, where he leads comprehensive coverage of college and professional football. He is an active member of some of the most respected organizations in sports journalism, including the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA), Maxwell Football Club, Online News Association (ONA), National Football Foundation (NFF), and the Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE). Before launching The Scouting Depot, Dalton worked with Blue HQ Media, where he covered major sporting events such as the Indianapolis 500, the College Football Playoff, and the Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Through his professional affiliations and on-the-ground experience, Dalton combines deep knowledge of the game with recognized standards of storytelling, editorial excellence, and authenticity in sports coverage.

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Dalton Tinklenberg

Dalton Tinklenberg is the Founder and Media Director of The Scouting Depot, where he leads comprehensive coverage of college and professional football. He is an active member of some of the most respected organizations in sports journalism, including the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA), Maxwell Football Club, Online News Association (ONA), National Football Foundation (NFF), and the Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE).

Before launching The Scouting Depot, Dalton worked with Blue HQ Media, where he covered major sporting events such as the Indianapolis 500, the College Football Playoff, and the Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

Through his professional affiliations and on-the-ground experience, Dalton combines deep knowledge of the game with recognized standards of storytelling, editorial excellence, and authenticity in sports coverage.