Thomas Aden

#5· Kent State ·DT ·R-Sr ·2027 Draft · Lakewood, Ohio

6'1"Height 275 lbWeight

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Returning StarterTransfer

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High School Background

HometownLakewood, Ohio

High SchoolSaint Edward High School

Transfer History

Pittsburgh Kent State 2025 ★★

#2883

National

#317

Position

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Scouting Report

July 29, 2026

Thomas Aden #5

Kent State · DT · R-Sr · 2027 Draft · Lakewood, Ohio · Saint Edward High School

6-1 · 275 lbs

5.8

Priority UDFA

Floor 5.4 · Ceiling 6.0

#883 overall · #47 DT of 15102

Scouting Verdict

Phil Steele first-team and Athlon third-team preseason All-MAC on the defensive line — the highest preseason billing of any Kent State defender.

Ceiling · 6.0

Projected 2026 starter (DL1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.2) · MAC draft-temper.

Floor · 5.4

Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.4.

Pedigree

No composite recruiting rank on file.

Path: Pittsburgh → Kent State

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College Production

Season	Team	GP	Tot	Solo	Sacks
2025	Kent State Golden Flashes	—	24	4	1.5
2024	Pittsburgh Panthers	—	1	—	—