Retrospective scouting report · Class of 2023R4 · #135
QB· Round 4
Aidan
O'Connell.
Sickos Grade
56.2/100
QB· Round 4· Pocket passer quarterback with a quick release and good anticipation on short throws
Aidan
O'Connell.
Purdue· 6'3"· 213 lb
R4 · #135 · LVR
02Scheme fit
Ideal system
West Coast timing offense, relying on anticipation, accuracy on short-to-intermediate throws, and efficient progressions.
Pocket passerUnder center/shotgun flexiQuick game specialist
Best role
Year 1 backup with potential to become a spot-starter, developing into a reliable game manager with further experience.
Wrong fit
Run-heavy option or spread-to-run system that demands significant mobility and improvization outside the pocket.
Aidan O'Connell projects as a high-floor, low-ceiling quarterback best suited for systems prioritizing precision and decision-making over raw athletic ability.
08College production
| Yr | Team | G | Cmp | Att | Yds | TD | Int |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Purdue | 6 | 102 | 163 | 1099 | 8 | 4 |
| 2020 | Purdue | 3 | 88 | 136 | 916 | 7 | 2 |
| 2021 | Purdue | 12 | 315 | 440 | 3712 | 28 | 11 |
| 2022 | Purdue | 12 | 319 | 497 | 3481 | 22 | 13 |
| Career | — | 33 | 824 | 1236 | 9208 | 65 | 30 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
/ Usage share, 2022
58.3%of team plays
92 percentile at positionPurduePass plays · 97.7%Run plays · 5.1%Third down · 76.0%Passing downs · 84.9%
CFBD usage — share of the offense's plays involving the player
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