Aydan West

Iowa

Oct 24 (Sat)

2:30 PM

Photo by: Mac Brown

Photo by: Ceci De Young

Photo by: Dane Kuhn

Position:
DB
Ht./Wt.:
6-0 / 195
Hometown:
Gaithersburg, Md.
High School:
Quince Orchard
Prev School:
Michigan State
Years in College / At Minnesota:
2 / 1
Class:
Sophomore

PRONUNCIATION

OVERVIEW: Enrolled at Minnesota in January 2026 • spent the 2025 season at Michigan State.

2026: Made his Minnesota debut against Eastern Illinois and had one tackle • had six tackles and recovered a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown against Mississippi State • broke up two passes and had two tackles against Akron • totaled three tackles and broke up one pass at Washington • had one interception, broke up one pass and made three tackles against Michigan • registered six tackles and broke up one pass at Purdue.

PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Played one season (2025) at Michigan State • played in all 12 games (four starts) and made 19 tackles • had 1.0 tackle for loss and 0.5 sacks • broke up one pass.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Quince Orchard High School in Gaithersburg, Maryland • wore No. 6 for the Cougars and was coached by John Kelley • helped lead team to two undefeated state titles during his high school career (13-0 in 2024 and 14-0 in 2022) • school’s all-time lead in interceptions with eight (returned three for touchdowns) • as a senior, returned two of his five interceptions for touchdowns, as team went 13-0 and won the Maryland 4A state championship • made 11 receptions for 203 yards and four touchdowns on offense • 247Sports ranked him as the No. 18 prospect in Maryland and as the No. 54 corner in the nation.

PERSONAL: Son of Anthony and Nekia West • brother, Elisha, is a defensive back for Minnesota.