2023 NFL Draft: Aidan O'Connell Declares for Draft

Read below for the latest on quarterback prospect Aidan O'Connell

Aidan O'Connell put together a notable career during his time at Purdue, producing enough to allow him to declare for the 2023 NFL Draft. 

Source: Purdue QB Aidan O'Connell expected to announce today that he's skipping the Citrus Bowl against LSU. He'll be heading to the NFL draft.

— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) December 15, 2022

"O'Connell is a prototypical-sized quarterback who is extremely tough. He is incredibly accurate and has perfect timing on his throws."

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A conventional signal caller, what you see is what you get with O'Connell, but that skillset can translate to NFL offenses. 

Purdue QB Aidan O'Connell will not play in the Citrus Bowl and will declare for the 2023 NFL Draft, per @PeteThamel

QB8 on PFF's Big Board pic.twitter.com/qMbnYMRc4Y

— PFF College (@PFF_College) December 15, 2022

With a quarterback class heavy at the top, O'Connell is the type of late-round pick that can come in, contribute, and stick in the league for some time. 

Look for O'Connell to hear his name on day two or early day three of the draft and provide suitable snaps if needed in the NFL. 

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