Story by Pete Donovan
DL, MICHIGAN (11-1), SR. (NO. 97)
6-6, 265, 4.75, Plymouth, MI. Mid-season All-American; Mid-season Big Ten Player of the Year; Senior CLASS Award finalist; Campbell Award finalist (3.54 GPA – Applied Exercise Science); Rotary Lombardi Award finalist; his 12.5 sacks this season set a Michigan single season record; 14 tackles for losses, 51 total tackles, eight quarterback hurries, two forced fumbles; Two-time Lott IMPACT Player of the Week
Two-time CoSIDA Academic All-District
“Aidan would probably be the best player on our team at eight defensive positions and eight to nine offensive positions.” —John Filiatraut, Aidan’s High School Coach
“Off the field, Aidan is extraordinarily spiritual and humble. If he was anything less than grounded, he has his two very close older sisters who would be the first to set their baby brother straight! Family is huge for him.” —Melissa Hutchinson, mother
“He might be the best pass rusher in college football.” –David Pollack, ESPN and former Lott IMPACT Trophy winner