Aydan Niles Aydan Niles 5'8" | 165 lbs | DB/ATH Madison Academy | 2028 State AL is a talented DB from Madison who’s coming in as our #6 DB and #50 overall prospect on our list.

“Niles is a tough coverage corner who flies around the field every snap to cause headaches for opposing offenses. Niles is seriously impressive in coverage. He’s quick on his feet, isn’t easily baited, and has the speed and physicality to match up well against any WR type. Once the ball is thrown his way, good luck. Niles is phenomenal at getting his hands on the ball and constantly racks up PBUs and INTs.

On top of his skills in coverage, Niles is a reliable tackler who defends the run at a high level. He’s quick to get downhill, doesn’t shy away from hits, and wraps up well, not allowing any extra yardage after initial contact. I think Niles is a talented player whose best ball is in front of him, keep watch of him this year.”

Niles has been picking up steam on the recruiting trail recently, and with how well he played last season, I think we’re only seeing the beginning.

I’m excited to watch Niles this upcoming year, in the meantime, check out his film below.

Niles is advanced in how he arrives at the catch point. He does the work early—smooth backpedal, patient feet, and fluid hips allow him to stay square and balanced through the route stem. Once in phase, he understands his “right to the ball,” consistently playing through the receiver’s hands rather than panicking or face-guarding. His 16 PBUs reflect elite timing and eye discipline in zone, where he breaks downhill with purpose and forces quarterbacks into tight windows. Physical enough to support the run and finish tackles on the perimeter.

Aydan Niles Aydan Niles 5'8" | 165 lbs | DB/ATH Madison Academy | 2028 State AL is a talented sophomore DB from Madison who put together an impressive year in his team’s secondary.

“Niles is a tough coverage corner who flies around the field every snap to cause headaches for opposing offenses. Niles is seriously impressive in coverage. He’s quick on his feet, isn’t easily baited, and has the speed and physicality to match up well against any WR type. Once the ball is thrown his way, good luck. Niles is phenomenal at getting his hands on the ball and constantly racks up PBUs and INTs.

On top of his skills in coverage, Niles is a reliable tackler who defends the run at a high level. He’s quick to get downhill, doesn’t shy away from hits, and wraps up well, not allowing any extra yardage after initial contact. I think Niles is a talented player whose best ball is in front of him, keep watch of him this year.”

If you haven’t watched Niles before, be sure to check out some of his clips below. He’s a talented prospect with a big year ahead of him in 2026: