Aidan O'Connell

Aidan O'Connell, an NFL quarterback, was born on September 1, 1998, in Long Grove, Illinois. He attended Stevenson High School in Illinois before committing to Purdue University, where he played college football in the Big Ten Conference. O'Connell was drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, being the 135th overall pick. Standing at 6 feet 3 inches and weighing 210 pounds, O'Connell dons the jersey number 12 for the Raiders. In his rookie year, he participated in the preseason games but did not start any regular-season games in the 2025 season. During the preseason, he completed 36 of 57 pass attempts, garnering 379 passing yards and one touchdown, with a completion percentage of 63.158%. O'Connell also faced three interceptions and was sacked three times, resulting in a passer rating of 66.3. In addition to his passing statistics, O'Connell made two rushing attempts, gaining a total of one yard. He committed one fumble during his preseason appearances. As a player, O'Connell continues to develop his skills and gain experience in the NFL landscape.