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University of Minnesota Athletics
2026 Football Roster
Jersey Number 5
Aydan West
- Position:
- DB
- Ht./Wt.:
- 5-11 / 190
- Hometown:
- Gaithersburg, Md.
- High School:
- Quince Orchard
- Prev School:
- Michigan State
- Years in College / At Minnesota:
- 2 / 1
- Class:
- Sophomore
OVERVIEW: Enrolled at Minnesota in January 2026 • spent the 2025 season at Michigan State.
PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Played one season (2025) at Michigan State • played in all 12 games and made 19 tackles • had one tackle for loss and one half of a sack • broke up one pass.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Quince Orchard High School in Gaithersburg, Maryland • wore No. 6 for the Cougars and was coached by John Kelley • helped lead team to two undefeated state titles during his high school career (13-0 in 2024 and 14-0 in 2022) • school’s all-time lead in interceptions with eight (returned three for touchdowns) • as a senior, returned two of his five interceptions for touchdowns, as team went 13-0 and won the Maryland 4A state championship • made 11 receptions for 203 yards and four touchdowns on offense • 247Sports ranked him as the No. 18 prospect in Maryland and as the No. 54 cornerback in the nation.
PERSONAL: Son of Anthony and Nekia West • brother, Elisha, is a defensive back for Minnesota.
PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Played one season (2025) at Michigan State • played in all 12 games and made 19 tackles • had one tackle for loss and one half of a sack • broke up one pass.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Quince Orchard High School in Gaithersburg, Maryland • wore No. 6 for the Cougars and was coached by John Kelley • helped lead team to two undefeated state titles during his high school career (13-0 in 2024 and 14-0 in 2022) • school’s all-time lead in interceptions with eight (returned three for touchdowns) • as a senior, returned two of his five interceptions for touchdowns, as team went 13-0 and won the Maryland 4A state championship • made 11 receptions for 203 yards and four touchdowns on offense • 247Sports ranked him as the No. 18 prospect in Maryland and as the No. 54 cornerback in the nation.
PERSONAL: Son of Anthony and Nekia West • brother, Elisha, is a defensive back for Minnesota.
Barber & Maroney III Highlights
Thursday, January 29
Coach Fleck Postgame at Rate Bowl
Tuesday, January 06
Cinematic Recap: Gophers Win Ninth Straight Bowl
Friday, January 02
Anthony Smith - Rate Bowl
Monday, December 29
