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One key returning defender gives Florida flexibility 2026 opponents won’t enjoy

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In the modern era of college football, players now announce that they are officially returning to their school rather than it just being assumed. Welcome to 2025.

But if players are going to announce they are coming back, then teams want to retain as much high-end talent as possible, and on Tuesday, the Gators announced that Aaron Chiles would be returning for the 2026 campaign.

Aaron Chiles to return to Florida for 2026

Chiles came to Gainesville along with Myles Graham as part of the class of 2024 as part of a highly rated linebacker duo.