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Aidan O’Connell is an American football quarterback who played college football at Purdue University. Here’s a brief overview of his history:
Early Life and High School
Aidan O’Connell was born on September 13, 1998, in Lincoln, Illinois. He attended Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, Illinois, where he played football and basketball.
College Career
O’Connell played college football at Purdue University from 2017 to 2022. During his time with the Boilermakers, he:
– *Redshirted in 2017*: O’Connell redshirted his freshman year, preserving a year of eligibility.
– *Backup quarterback (2018-2019)*: O’Connell served as a backup quarterback for two seasons, playing behind David Blough and Elijah Sindelar.
– *Starting quarterback (2020-2022)*: O’Connell became the starting quarterback for Purdue in 2020 and held the position for three seasons. During this time, he threw for over 9,000 yards and 60 touchdowns.
Professional Career
After going undrafted in the 2023 NFL Draft, O’Connell signed with the Las Vegas Raiders as an undrafted free agent.
Personal Life
Aidan O’Connell is the son of John and Jennifer O’Connell. His father played football at the University of Illinois.
