Florida linebacker Aaron Chiles was a four-star recruit for Billy Napier when he signed with the Gators out of the class of 2024. After being fired seven games into his fourth season, though, Napier landed at James Madison, while Jon Sumrall took the reins in Gainesville.
Despite the coaching transition, Chiles will remain with the Gators. He announced the news on Tuesday through Florida Victorious, the university’s NIL collective.
Ready to work #GoGators t.co/9cKZS78mS8 pic.twitter.com/5NyJJeLcdz
— Aaron Chiles Jr (@Aaron7Chiles) December 23, 2025As a true freshman in 2024, Chiles made 22 tackles and was credited with 1.0 sacks while playing in every game. In 2025, he played in all 12 of the Gators’ games, ranking fifth on the team with 51 tackles. He added 2.5 TFLs and half a sack. Chiles also earned his first career start in the Gators’ second-to-last game of the season against Tennessee.
According to 247Sports’ Composite rankings, Chiles was considered the No. 6 linebacker in the class of 2024 and the No. 2 player in the state of Maryland. He was also ranked No. 61 among all recruits nationally, regardless of position.
Heading into 2026, Chiles should emerge as a key member of Sumrall’s defense as he looks to build on what was a solid sophomore campaign.
“It was very intense. Right away, you could tell he’s determined and ready to work,” Chiles said of his first impressions of Sumrall during the head coach’s initial team meeting. “He’s a winner, and he talked about that from the start. You can feel that mindset immediately, and I’m ready to win as well.”
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