Florida Gators linebacker Aaron Chiles re-signs for junior season

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Gators linebacker Aaron Chiles has re-signed with Florida Victorious for his junior season. He announced the news on social media Tuesday.

Chiles played in all 12 games this season. He finished the year with 52 total tackles, 2.5 TFL, two quarterback hurries, 0.5 sacks and a pass breakup.

Chiles made his first career start in the SEC finale against No. 20 Tennessee. He co-led the team with nine tackles, which tied his career high.

Chiles first registered nine tackles in a game earlier this season at No. 5 Texas A&M. He also led the Gators in tackling against the Aggies.

Chiles appeared in all 13 games as a true freshman. He logged 22 tackles (10 solo), one pass breakup, one QB hurry and one sack for a loss of 10 yards.

Chiles is the third UF football player to announce a new deal with Florida Victorious. Linebacker Myles Graham and wide receiver TJ Abrams are the others.

The Gators bring back their leading tacklers at LB in Graham (76) and Chiles. Jaden Robinson (50) is also expected to return next year.

On Monday, Gators Online reported eight additional players that have re-signed for 2026, including defensive lineman Joseph Mbatchou and four offensive linemen.

Gators Online’s Blake Alderman added that verbal agreements have been reached with four more players, including Chiles, and they had yet to sign. He is now a done deal.

New Florida coach Jon Sumrall has hired 14 assistant coaches so far, including both coordinators. He has one more spot left on his coaching staff: inside receivers coach.

Sumrall’s staff is offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner, defensive coordinator Brad White, quarterbacks coach Joe Craddock, running backs coach Chris Foster, wide receivers coach Marcus Davis, tight ends coach Evan McKissack, offensive line coach Phil Trautwein, defensive line coach Gerald Chatman, outside linebackers coach Bam Hardmon, inside linebackers coach Greg Gasparato, safeties coach Chris Collins, cornerbacks coach Brandon Harris, nickels coach Da’one Wilkins, and special teams coordinator Jonathan Galante.

Sumrall has also tabbed Rusty Whitt has his head strength coach and Cole Heard as his chief of staff.

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