Scouting Aaron Chiles, Michael Van Buren, and Other Top Uncommitted 2024s
We’ll keep the scouting reports rolling on top prospects from across the country.
Aaron Chiles - LB
Olney, MD (Good Counsel)
Linebacker prospect that has good speed, strength and change of direction. Very good and aggressive pass rusher off the edge, he quickly sheds blocks and is able to get into the QB. Has awareness to get his arms in the passing lanes to bat balls down when unable to close. Solid in zone defense and communicates well with his teammates to pass off coverage. A smart player that shows very good play recognition. Good reliable tackler that will consistently make tackles in the run game and in the open field.
Will need to improve in man coverage against faster more athletic offensive players they can use their speed to get past him; this should improve with college coaching. This is a player that can play in every conference at the college level, but his skillset would translate best to the physical run heavy style of the Big 10. Should be a solid #2 option who you can win with but will need to develop physically to become a top guy. Should find himself in the rotation immediately and develop into an every down player quickly.
Michael Van Buren - QB
Baltimore, MD (St. Frances Academy)
Quarterback prospect that has good speed and awareness in the pocket. Remains calm when the play breaks down and has good vision, he is able to keep his eyes downfield while eluding pressure and climbing the pocket to find the open man. Aggressive runner that will find open lanes and is willing to run through defenders at the goal line and has the smarts to step out of bounds to avoid taking unnecessary hits. Solid footwork at every phase of the play. Very good arm strength and can make every throw. Good accuracy at all depths and has the courage to trust his arm. Shows good leadership traits.
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At times he can get locked onto a specific WR and will try to force the ball to them. Needs to learn to throw the ball away or take the check down, he takes risky throws that can result in turnovers against better defenders at higher levels. Good overall prospect who’s skillset would translate well to any offense. His athletic ability and strong arm should help him develop into an immediate contributor. With college coaching he could develop into a Davey O’Brien award finalist.
Braydon Lee – CB
Upper Marlboro, MD (Charles Herbert Flowers)
Defensive back prospect that has very good speed and instincts. Very good play recognition, identifies where the offense is going with the ball and is able to make plays in the backfield, especially screens. Knows how to position himself well to make plays on the ball when it’s in the air. He backpedals well to keep pace with WR and his eyes towards the QB. Very good in man coverage, he blankets the receiver and gets his head turned around to avoid penalties. He is also good in zone coverage maintaining good position while keeping his eyes on the QB. Has good ball skills and can make big plays when he gets the ball in his hands, also plays WR and you can see those skills translate when he gets the ball in space.
Needs to work on tackling technique to wrap up the ball carrier and get them to the ground. Relies on his strength to overpower ball carriers. Very good prospect who can translate well to any scheme where he will be able to show off his coverage skills. He will be an immediate contributor on special teams should start as gunner immediately and contribute to an effective special teams unit. Should find himself in the rotation immediately and develop into a reliable #1 corner with college coaching and training.
Dilin Jones – RB
Olney, MD (Good Counsel)
Running back prospect that has very good speed and balance. He explodes through the line of scrimmage and has good strength to break through the arm tackles at the first level. He has good ball security and is able to keep 3 points of contact on the ball when working through traffic. He is a powerful runner that keeps his balance through contact and is very rarely brought down by the first tackler. Has good instincts and identifies where the hole is going to open up in front of him and good patience to let the play develop in front of him. He has solid hands and routinely catches screens out of the backfield, he has good YAC ability and gets up field quickly with good moves in the open field to gain more yards. Solid pass blocker, shows willingness to engage with the defender.
He has a limited route tree that may improve at the next level when he is involved more in the passing game. Needs to improve on timing and positioning when pass blocking. Very good prospect that translates well to any offensive scheme, he would fit well with run heavy offenses in the Big 10 where he can show his ball carrier skills. He should be an early contributor and develop into a reliable starting RB with college coaching and training.
